TAMIFLU

I’m as big a defender of drug patents as anyone but there’s always an exception for epidemiological emergencies. With avian flu, we could be facing an emergency that makes Katrina look like a sunny day. Right now, we should do all we can to accelerate the difficult process for a vaccine, but that may take too long and production of sufficient vaccine is often a logistical nightmare. The second best option is mass distribution of Tamiflu and similar drugs that can ameliorate symptoms and could cut the death rate. I just want to second Stephen Gordon. We have no time to waste.