The challenge of producing flu vaccines in the face of a pandemic

Reported 4 months ago

Producing flu vaccines using hen eggs remains a challenge as scientists and health authorities face the threat of another flu pandemic. Despite advancements in technology, such as cell-based vaccines, the reliance on egg-based production poses difficulties in quickly responding to emerging strains of the influenza virus. Efforts are being made to diversify vaccine production methods, but the current infrastructure primarily revolves around hen eggs, raising concerns about effectively combating future pandemics.

Source: YAHOO

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