- Scientists report a new vaccine for the flu.
- The vaccine may protect against many flu viruses.
- It uses tiny particles made by cells.
- These particles carry a changed flu protein.
- The vaccine is given through the nose.
- It protects the breathing passages and body.
- The vaccine makes antibodies and immune cells.
- Tests in mice showed good protection.
- This idea could help in epidemics and pandemics.
- More research is needed.
Difficult words
- vaccine — medicine that helps the body fight infection
- protect — keep someone or something safe from harmprotects
- particle — a very small piece of matterparticles
- protein — a natural substance in cells and bodies
- antibody — a protein the body makes to fight germsantibodies
- pandemic — a disease that spreads to many countriespandemics
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Discussion questions
- Would you take a vaccine through your nose?
- Have you ever had a flu vaccine?
- Do you think more research is needed?
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