"Shots in the Dark" looked at the science behind U.S. flu policy. This story uncovers the shaky evidence base that has been used to formulate public policy on the use of vaccine and antivirals against seasonal flu and flu pandemics. It makes the case that the nation should invest in critical studies that would show how effective these remedies are, and for which members of the population.
Read "Shots in the Dark" and "The Truth About Tamiflu"
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