Washington, Oct 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Fake swine flu medicines and adverts are flooding the Internet. Things like air “sterilizers”, a photon machine, supplement pills to boost the immune system, even Protective shampoos and face masks. And to top it all, even fake Tamiflu, which is used in the treatment of Swine Flu.

There are other ‘swine flu’ related products are making bogus claims to prevent or cure swine flu are lurking all over the Internet. Dubious firms are preying on the public’s fears while the Swine Flu vaccine is delayed and real Tamiflu is hardly available and is rationed.

According to reports, federal officials have sent a stern warning letters to promoters of more than 140 swine flu-related products, including well-known alternative medicine advocate Dr. Andrew Weil for his “Immune Support Formula.”

Consumer Reports also has warned subscribers to be wary. “It’s harmful, disappointing, frustrating to see folks take advantage of the public like this,” said Dr. John Santa, who evaluates health claims for Consumer Reports.

“Fraudulent products emerged shortly after swine flu did last spring – about 10 a day”, said Alyson Saben, head of a swine flu consumer fraud team formed by the Food and Drug Administration. “The pace slowed over the summer as the flu abated, but “it’s picked up” in recent weeks”, she said. “We are seeing new sites pop up.”