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I am about to travel overseas. Do I need to get Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanimivir) as a precaution against H1N1 Influenza 09?

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I am about to travel overseas. Do I need to get Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanimivir) as a precaution against H1N1 Influenza 09?

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There is no recommendation that people travelling overseas need to take Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanimivir) with them. If you start having flu-like symptoms while you are away (fever, cough, tiredness, muscle aches, sore throat, chills, shortness of breath, runny nose, headache) consult a doctor or emergency health facility. For information about advice for travellers, see the key points for travellers factsheet at: www.emergency.health.nsw.gov.au/swineflu/factsheets/travel.asp Consult a pharmacist if your GP has prescribed Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanimivir) in preparation for travel. NSW Health is unable to assist in providing you with medication for travel purposes. For more information about Tamiflu® (oseltamivir) or Relenza® (zanimivir), see the factsheet at: www.emergency.health.nsw.gov.au/swineflu/factsheets/oseltamivir.asp Vaccination against seasonal influenza two weeks prior to travel is recommended by the Australian Government smart traveller website.

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