Prognosis
Flu Season Has Biden Releasing Tamiflu Reserves as Cases Rise
- Some areas reported shortages in some formulations last month
- Similar steps were taking during 2009 influenza pandemic
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The US is releasing reserves of the influenza treatment Tamiflu from a strategic stockpile, a response to rising demand during this year’s tough flu season.
Supplies are being sent to regions of the US in a process run by the US Department of Health and Human Services, according to a statement Wednesday from the agency. HHS is permitting local officials to dispense batches of Tamiflu they’ve been holding for pandemic preparedness and will also allow areas that run out to request more from the stockpile.