Monday, August 24, 2015

Weird Immunological Science

Two independent groups of scientists have created flu vaccines that, arguably, will immunize against all strains of influenza instead of just a targeted few strains. See the AFP article on Yahoo News for details of the innovative approach both used.

The article cautions that translating these animal-based studies into proven human vaccines widely available could take several years, during which thousands will die from flu. Faster, please....