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Tamiflu-resistant strain found in Houston children

Published January 8, 2009, 5:20 pm, Houston Chronicle

Physicians are concerned because the H1N1 strain has developed resistance to the leading antiviral drug. Another drug, Relenzam is effective but is not for use in children younger than 7.

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