Attempt to develop universal flu vaccine

A brand new vaccine against seasonal flu has to be created once a year for both the northern and southern hemispheres.

The constant and rapid evolution of the virus means a vaccine which is effective this year could be useless by the next.

Scientists in Belgium are determined to beat the virus by producing a vaccine that works long-term, against many types of flu, including pandemic strains.

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