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I think the government is asking people not to take it unless they are confirmed to have swine flu. The reason, if people take it without really being sick, the virus can develop immunity the drug. That's what is happening with certain antibiotics because doctors prescribe them to people who don't really need them -- they are becoming less effective.
But apparently Tamiflu can treat sick people and keep their symptoms at bay. It will not cure or eliminate the flu, but it can stop the symptoms that can kill you.
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