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.
DEFINITION of 'Income Annuity'. Annuities designed to start paying income as soon as the policy is initiated. The income annuity is annuitized immediately, although the underlying income units may be in either fixed or variable investments.As such, the income payments may fluctuate over time.REAKING DOWN 'Income Annuity'. Investors seeking income annuities should have clear picture of how much income will be received and for how long. Most annuities pay out until the death of the annuitant and some pay out until the death of spouse.