immune response

A scaffolded vaccine approach for broader influenza protection

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Most people who get the seasonal influenza vaccine – which contains strains of viruses from distinct virus subtypes – mount a strong immune response to one strain, leaving them vulnerable to infection by the others, and researchers have long wondered what impacts such variable responses more – host genetics or prior exposure to virus strains. … Read more

Flu Vaccine Response Boosted by Coupling Antigens from Multiple Subtypes

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The seasonal influenza vaccine contains strains of viruses from distinct virus subtypes, but most people who are vaccinated will mount a strong immune response to one strain, leaving them vulnerable to infection by the others. Researchers have long wondered whether host genetics or prior exposure to virus strains impacts more on these variable responses. A … Read more