Universal flu vaccine ‘could protect against pandemics’

Scientists design vaccine that protects against all 20 known types of flu

Holly Bancroft
Friday 25 November 2022 16:42 GMT
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Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in designing a universal vaccine that could protect against flu.

It will protect against all 20 known types of flu and uses the same technology as the Covid vaccines.

A universal vaccine would not mean an end to flu seasons but would replace the guesswork that goes into developing annual shots months ahead of flu season each year.

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