Spotlight How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges and how mRNA could help From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Deborah Fuller, Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington Feb 7, 2023 Feb 7, 2023 Updated Jan 13, 2026 0 × A primary challenge in developing vaccines against influenza is how rapidly the virus mutates. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Broad protection from a universal flu vaccine could replace seasonal flu shots. 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Could a Universal Flu Vaccine Replace the Seasonal Flu Shot? A primary challenge in developing vaccines against influenza is how rapidly the virus mutates.
How Do mRNA Vaccines Work? mRNA vaccines circumvent some of the manufacturing challenges traditional vaccines face.
Broad protection from a universal flu vaccine could replace seasonal flu shots. Flavio Coelho/Moment via Getty Images
