We are learning a lot about a medication called Tamiflu. It is commonly used to help lessen the effects of the flu but is it readily available right now?
Local pharmacies tell us they've been overwhelmed with prescriptions for Tamiflu. Experts say the drug can actually help prevent the flu if you're exposed but it's commonly prescribed after a person comes down with it.
Tamiflu helps to reduce the severity of the symtoms. It can also shorten the duration of the virus. Some local pharmacies tell Newschannel 9 they've already run out of Tamilfu and are not sure when they'll be getting new shipments.