New single-dose flu drug launched in Malaysia

A Singapore navy doctor examines his shipmate for a sore throat in this filepic. Doctors now have a new antiviral to prescribe to their patients who have the flu. — US Navy

Influenza, or the flu, is one of the most common, yet potentially serious, infectious diseases around the world.

It can affect anyone and can turn deadly, especially for those who are vulnerable to complications of the disease.