The emergence and rapid worldwide spread of the Mexico strain of swine flu (H1N1) virus has caught the world health officials by surprise. As a result, there is yet no available vaccine to combat this potential new strain of swine flu (H1N1) virus.

Until a vaccine has been developed, TAMIFLU (oseltamivir phosphate), one of the anti-retroviral drugs approved by the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has been implemented by the Obama administration as one of its arsenals to combat the fast spreading swine flu (H1N1) epidemic.

Word of caution. TAMIFLU is a prescription drug, for good reasons, and must be taken only upon consultation with your doctor. There are potential complications, depending on your health, age, and other conditions.

More significant,  rampant use of  anti-retroviral drugs could lead to the evolution of influenza viruses that are resistant to the drugs.