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Is a flu jab every year a thing of the past?

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Researchers hope a new Australian-first trial of a universal flu vaccine might remove the need for people to get a yearly flu jab.

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By Sean Wales

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Researchers hope a new Australian-first trial of a universal flu vaccine might remove the need for people to get a yearly flu jab.

Key Points

  • The trial targets a specific part of the influenza virus which could provide protection for multiple years at a time.
  • The vaccine was developed overseas but is being trialled in Australia with 600 participants.
  • If successful, stage 3 trials are due to start next year.

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