Neuraminidase inhibitors are effective against all variants that have caused disease in humans, including the virus of the 1918 pandemic (Tumpey 2005). In human H5N1 influenza, treatment with an oral neuraminidase inhibitor, oseltamivir, seems to be effective in some cases, but may fail in others.
A: An equity-indexed annuity is an alternative investment to a traditional fixed rate or variable rate annuity, and it may be appealing to moderately conservative investors. Equity-indexed annuities are distinguished by the interest yield return being partially based on an equities index, such as the S&P 500 index.
A Deferred Annuity With Flexible, Ongoing Payment Options. The Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity is a flexible-premium, deferred annuity that accepts ongoing deposits of as little as $50 per month. There is a one-year interest rate guarantee period on each deposit, which secures the crediting rate for that duration.