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Italian word

vaccino

vaccine

Looks like

vaccine

same

⚠️ The trap

Same meaning, from Latin 'vacca' (cow — after Jenner's cowpox vaccine). The trap: 'vaccinazione' = vaccination (the act); 'vaccino' = the vaccine (the substance). Also: 'fare il vaccino' = to get vaccinated — Italian uses 'fare' (to do/have) here.

To say "same" in Italian:

vaccino (correct)

"vaccino" in English means:

vaccine

Example

"Il vaccino contro l'influenza è disponibile in farmacia."

"The flu vaccine is available at the pharmacy."

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