The tragic story of a four-year-old boy who died of the flu after being treated with essential oils rather than Tamiflu is just another example of the dangers of relying on the misinformation about “natural” cures so prevalent on the Internet.
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This Year’s Flu Virus Resistant to Commonly Used Drugs
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Getting a flu shot is more important than ever this year as experts say virtually all the flu strains occurring in the United States this season are resistant to the leading antiviral drug Tamiflu. Scientists and health officials are trying to figure out why.
WYD Pilgrims Blamed for Flu Outbreak
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Health care workers in Australia are blaming World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrims for an outbreak of unusual strains of flu viruses that have been occurring in Australia since the July event.