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New mucosal EV vaccine with inverted HA may protect against many flu strains (Level A1) — Microscopic image depicts a virus.

New mucosal EV vaccine with inverted HA may protect against many flu strainsCEFR A1

8 Apr 2026

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Adapted from LaTina Emerson-Georgia State, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Am, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • 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 harm
    protects
  • particle — a very small piece of matter
    particles
  • protein — a natural substance in cells and bodies
  • antibody — a protein the body makes to fight germs
    antibodies
  • pandemic — a disease that spreads to many countries
    pandemics

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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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