Flu Bug Resistant To Drug

The most common flu bug so far this year is resistant to the leading medicine used to treat it, the federal government says. Tamiflu is one of two drugs called antivirals. Most people don’t take antiviral drugs when they get the flu. Government officials point out that other flu bugs could become more common as flu season continues. They say flu shots are the best protection. The government announcement was part of a weekly flu report released December 19. The Associated Press reported on the announcement the same day.