Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=DFV9KlORkn2 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Could a Universal Flu Vaccine Replace the Seasonal Flu Shot? [LxFQus3wl7V] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 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 kH4y3YuPxMv 3Z15LW8dlgc 1tievK9uMWA Qe1pdx8KhDs fLRQdAKHXS0 RNajfUxO41M ZaremFax2uk cdHYdf0edsX
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 kH4y3YuPxMv 3Z15LW8dlgc 1tievK9uMWA Qe1pdx8KhDs fLRQdAKHXS0 RNajfUxO41M ZaremFax2uk cdHYdf0edsX