Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say (www.bbc.co.uk)

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A single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies, say US researchers.

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[-] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

I believe it's due to the over reaction. There ends up being too much of an inflammation reaction. The symptoms become enhanced. A mild cough can become a heavy, nagging cough.

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