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Does Tamiflu Protect Against Transmission?

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Q. Is it safe to sleep in the same room/bed when your spouse has the flu if he is being treated with Tamiflu?

A. Tamiflu is an effective antiviral medication. It can shorten the duration of an influenza attack if taken early enough, but we don’t know how soon the drug can limit the spread of viruses in a household. Tamiflu can be used preventively, so you may want to ask your doctor whether a prescription could protect you from catching your husband’s flu bug.

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