No need to panic over influenza; practise good personal hygiene, says specialist

NSTnation 'We have experienced similar situation in the past (shortage of Tamiflu) and the patient later recovered'

KPJ Pahang Specialist Hospital resident consultant physician and rheumatologist Dr. Hilmi Abdullah said patients can still recover on their own from the influenza if they adopt good personal hygiene including washing their hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitizer, having enough bed rest and drinking a lot of water.

"If the respective patient or family lives in an area which has no Tamiflu, he or she should not get worried and travel elsewhere for the medication. "The influenza virus often varies so it’s best to consult a doctor before seeking any vaccination. Not all cough or flu is resulted by influenza as there are other types of viruses which can attack human body.

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