Tamiflu, used to tackle the H1N1 virus, will be given free if you visit the general hospital.
This has been confirmed by acting director Public Health Dr Josaia Samuela, however, he said this will only be given if you really have a severe case of H1N1 diagnosed by a doctor.
Samuela said if you visit a private doctor, then naturally you will have to pay for it, adding prices will differ depending on where supplies are bought from.
WHO team leader Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response Dr Jacob Kool said people can get pretty ill from the virus.
Meanwhile, the Education Ministry has advised principals, head-teachers and students to keep a lookout for a possible H1N1 outbreak in schools as this cold weather will bring out the flu adding teachers need to be vigilant in schools with children, because they are more susceptible to the sickness than adults.
Remember always wash your hands frequently with water and soap, avoid touching your face, do not shake hands and avoid kissing or hugging sick people.
When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with tissue or your hand, wash your hands afterwards, and if you have the cough or running nose, do not go to work and do not send your kids to school if they are ill, and also see a doctor if you think you might have H1N1.
Tamiflu free from hospitals
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