Multiple choice general knowledge

Is TamiFlu a vaccine for swine flu?

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral medication used to treat influenza symptoms after infection occurs, not a vaccine that prevents infection. Vaccines work by stimulating your immune system to produce antibodies before exposure to a virus, while Tamiflu inhibits the virus from spreading in your body after you're already sick. The statement confuses treatment with prevention.

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