Flu Treatment Service

About this Service 

We offer a private consultation for a prescription treatment from flu symptoms. This medication can help patients with flu symptoms recover faster, if taken within the first 48 hours. 

In addition, if a member of the household has been clinically diagnosed with influenza, this medication is offered to prevent patients from getting infected with the flu. 

Who can be offered this treatment? 

People suitable for this treatment are: 

• Anyone over the age of 5 
• Individuals experiencing uncomplicated seasonal flu, where symptoms come about abruptly (usually within two days of exposure) 
• People who have not received a current seasonal flu jab, or who have received a current vaccine for the season less than 14 days ago* 
• Recently vaccinated and then exposed to the flu 
• In close contact with someone who has the flu (a member of your household or residential setting)  

*Patients are only eligible if there have been fewer than 14 days between the vaccination and the start of flu symptoms. 

How does the treatment work? 

This treatment works by blocking the important enzyme needed for the flu virus to grow and spread in your body. This then shortens the duration of flu symptoms and makes you less likely to get infected.