Monday, August 10, 2009

Swine Flu: 'Tamiflu Harm Outweighs Benefits For Children'

Their study found that Tamiflu caused vomiting in some children, which can lead to dehydration and complications Photo: REUTERS

From The Telegraph:

Children should not be given the anti-viral drug Tamiflu for swine flu because its harms outweigh any benefits, Oxford researchers have said.

They called on the Department of Health to have an urgent rethink of its current policy in the swine flu pandemic.

Their study found that Tamiflu caused vomiting in some children, which can lead to dehydration and complications.

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