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Doctors at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia said they're seeing a significant surge in flu cases, and they're urging the ...

By some measures, this year’s flu season is the worst in 15 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ...

Certain antiviral and mAb therapies were shown to lower mortality and hospitalization rates in those infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants.

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The antiviral combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (brand name Paxlovid) is an effective treatment for people with COVID-19 who have mild symptoms and face a high risk of hospitalization. For ...

The number of over-the-counter (OTC) medications is increasing as more prescription medications are being switched to OTC status. Many older adults rely on self-management of medications to treat ...

What over-the-counter treatments are helpful ... The first is if they would qualify for antiviral treatment for Covid-19 or influenza. These are individuals at high risk for developing severe ...

Urgent care centers are equipped to test for the flu, offer antiviral medications ... Most individuals can manage the flu with rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medications, said Augusta Health.

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Both drugs are no longer recommended for the treatment of influenza as resistance has grown against the antivirals. Baloxavir did not increase adverse side effects such as gastrointestinal ...

The NHS is bracing itself for the worst flu season in over a decade ... that a drink containing echinacea was as effective as antiviral medications in easing flu symptoms. A different study ...