I read in the news today that the federal goverment is stockpiling 4.3 million doses of this anti-viral medication in case the avian flu shows up in North America. It maybe worth while visiting my primary care Doctor to find out more, I do know that the ever popular flu shots are not the same thing. does anyone have any experience with this medication ?

I had an ER doc write me 4 prescriptions for it. But now they are saying the avian flu is showing resistance to Tamiflu. They will now be treating with Relenza.

See the recent discussion on avian influenza HERE

4.3 million vs. the population of the US doesn't sound like very much.

Yes but not everyone is going to get sick and they probably didnt buy any for the areas that didn't vote for him. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />