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I Have Been Exposed To Flu, Need To Get Tamiflu

Posted on Sat, 15 Dec 2018

Question: I have been exposed to flu, need to get tamiflu, daughter just left doctor. They say she has flu.

Answered by Dr. Arnold Zedd (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
treatment for flu exposure

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask a Doctor service.
I have read your query and here is my advice...

Does your daughter live with you?
If you have been exposed to her or to anyone else who has influenza, can you contact your primary care doctor for a prescription? (otherwise, you can refer to the nearest ER also)...

Awaiting...

Arnold Zedd, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Arnold Zedd (17 minutes later)

She has been at my house last 3 days. I have tried to contact my doctor but all are closed due to holiday. The Dr. she saw this am told her to have anyone exposed take Tamiflu.

Follow up: Dr. Arnold Zedd (1 minute later)

My son in law contacted WebMD this am and they ordered him a prescription.

Answered by Dr. Arnold Zedd (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need to obtain medicine for flu

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your reply.

Online prescriptions are beyond the scope of this medical forum, unfortunately...

Can you call the ER where your daughter was seen and ask what you can do in this situation?

Also, please note that taking Tamiflu is NOT a substitute for taking the immunization. The risk of getting influenza is lowered but still remains while taking Tamiflu and susceptibility to influenza returns when Tamiflu is discontinued.

Let me know if I can assist you further...

Wish you good health.
Arnold Zedd, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Arnold Zedd (48 minutes later)

The clinic she went to does not treat patients over 65. I just need tamiflu for prevention, do not have symptoms as of yet.

Answered by Dr. Arnold Zedd (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
trying to find Tamiflu

Detailed Answer:
Ms. Sminnie:
Frequently inpatient hospital pharmacies carry meds not found in retail pharmacies.
I suggest you contact the inpatient pharmacy at a nearby hospital.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Arnold Zedd, MD

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