Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=2RtxeezRBf4 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Could a Universal Flu Vaccine Replace the Seasonal Flu Shot? [DBRU5JobGUE] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT We're all accustomed to getting yearly flu shots to protect against influenza in the upcoming winter season. But what if a single vaccine could provide lifelong protection against all current and future flu viruses? That would have tremendous implications for pandemic influenza, protection of populations in low and middle-income countries, and global health. Jennifer Abbasi, senior staff writer for #JAMAMedNews, speaks with leading scientists about the latest advancements toward a universal flu vaccine: Bruce Gellin, MD, MPH, Sabin Vaccine Institute Anthony S. Fauci, MD, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Martin Friede, PhD, World Health Organization Patrick C. Wilson, PhD, University of Chicago. Read the related article to learn more: 1:01 The Challenge 2:43 The Pandemic 4:57 Vaccine Design TW25To8fLxR 3B8CV5bVZeo k0K3PS75Qrj mlUxwPKUP3y RVJeLrN66Bf
We're all accustomed to getting yearly flu shots to protect against influenza in the upcoming winter season. But what if a single vaccine could provide lifelong protection against all current and future flu viruses? That would have tremendous implications for pandemic influenza, protection of populations in low and middle-income countries, and global health. Jennifer Abbasi, senior staff writer for #JAMAMedNews, speaks with leading scientists about the latest advancements toward a universal flu vaccine: Bruce Gellin, MD, MPH, Sabin Vaccine Institute Anthony S. Fauci, MD, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Martin Friede, PhD, World Health Organization Patrick C. Wilson, PhD, University of Chicago. Read the related article to learn more: 1:01 The Challenge 2:43 The Pandemic 4:57 Vaccine Design TW25To8fLxR 3B8CV5bVZeo k0K3PS75Qrj mlUxwPKUP3y RVJeLrN66Bf