Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 37, Problem 1CT
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To explain: The reason why a person who got the flu shot for several strains of influenza virus yet got the flu infection.
Concept introduction: The flu shots or flu jabs are the vaccines that protect against the infection by the influenza virus. As the influenza virus rapidly changes, a new version of this vaccine is developed twice a year. The vaccination against influenza can reduce sickness, medical visits, hospitalizations, and also deaths.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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