Forbes April 15, 2024
TOPLINE
Researchers are pitching a new vaccine method for infants that offers continued protection with just a single dose, even if the virus mutates, according to a new study that could set the stage for “universal vaccines.”
KEY FACTS
Vaccines for diseases like the flu are updated annually to accommodate for new variants, while vaccines for some diseases like COVID-19 are updated less frequently to target dominant variants of the virus circulating in the U.S.
There are different ways to create vaccines, but one of the most popular ways to make them is by including a weakened or inactive version of the virus, which in turn causes the body’s immune system to produce T-cells that attack the virus...
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