Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=YSLD4Lu45L2 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Could a Universal Flu Vaccine Replace the Seasonal Flu Shot? [8LDoQ284NlJ] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 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 JMp20QAuvrW P0bcV4eeq0v HeND7lckB9F 2pSvoubAoBh 5BwN326S2M1
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 JMp20QAuvrW P0bcV4eeq0v HeND7lckB9F 2pSvoubAoBh 5BwN326S2M1