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Infections and Infectious Diseases

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How Does Tamiflu Work?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Vicki L. VanArsdale

Tamiflu is an antiviral prescription medication used to treat influenza type A and type B found in the human body. The generic drug is known as oseltamivir phosphate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Tamiflu isn't a substitute for the flu vaccine.