Universal Flu Vaccine Enters Human

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has begun human trials of a universal flu vaccine. This vaccine has the potential to revolutionize the way we fight flu.

Existing flu vaccines are only partially effective, and they need to be updated annually to match the circulating strains of the virus. A universal flu vaccine that is effective against all strains of the virus would be a major breakthrough.

The US NIH trial is the first time that a universal flu vaccine has been tested in humans. The trial is small, but it is an important step forward. If the vaccine is successful in this trial, it could lead to larger trials and eventual approval by the FDA.

Source: https://www.nih.gov/nih-clinical-trial-universal-flu-vaccine-candidate-begins  

A universal flu vaccine would have a number of benefits. It would be more effective than existing flu vaccines, and it would not need to be updated annually. This would make it easier for people to get vaccinated and would help to protect more people from the flu.

The development of a universal flu vaccine is a major scientific achievement. The US NIH trial is an important step forward, and it is hoped that this vaccine will eventually be available to everyone.

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