In June of 2009, my grandchildren (and a large number of kids in their school) became ill with flu, which doctors assumed was most likely H1N1. My 8-year-old grandson was very ill, with severe muscle and bone pain, and had difficulty breathing. When my 10-year-old granddaughter became ill a few days later, the doctor recommended Tamiflu for her because of the severity of her brother’s illness. After taking enteric-coated Tamiflu to prevent vomiting, her symptoms were much milder those those of her brother. My son and his wife also took Tamiflu and did not get the flu.

I realize that this is “anecdotal,” but I think it’s important to realize that a drug can ameliorate the worst of the symptoms of a disease–and perhaps save lives–which is even more important than shortening the duration of the illness. Perhaps my family would have recovered without taking Tamiflu, but I was glad it was available to us–I don’t consider it “barely effective.” Thank you for all the years you’ve kept us informed about health issues. Keep up the good work!
Pat de la Fuente