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Episode 136: Perspective and Humility

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The Importance of Recombinant Flu Vaccines

Last week, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh published a paper showing that while both the recombinant flu vaccine and the standard dose flu vaccine provide low to modest protection against influenza hospitalization. Recombinant vaccines are made synthetically and deliver genetic constructions in the body to help produce antigens that fight the influenza virus. The most relative benefit for the recombinant vaccines was for women, younger adults, and those without high-risk conditions.

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