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SWISS drug company Roche Holding AG said yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) has enough of the antiflu treatment Tamiflu stockpiled to treat up to 5 million people who come down with the new strain of swine flu that broke out in Mexico.
The WHO-controlled stockpiles are in addition to millions more held ready by 85 to 90 governments.
Tamiflu has been regarded as a first defence against an influenza pandemic.
WHO has said it also is effective against the new strain of swine flu.
A full treatment takes five days — 10 capsules taken two a day starting within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. AP
From TODAY, World – Tuesday, 28-April-2009
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