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Do people need to buy antiviral drugs?

No. Since anti-viral drugs are prescription drugs, the disease must be properly diagnosed by a medical specialist prior to writing and releasing a prescription by the same doctor. Recent studies show that early detection of suspected cases can effectively hinder an epidemic widespread. Administering of anti-viral drugs within 2 days after the symptoms appear can produce favorable curative effects. Conversely, aimless and extensive prophylactic medicines shall adversely result in drug resistance
  • Data update: 2019-11-19
  • Publish Date : 2012-10-23
  • Source: Taichung City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office
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