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Bill McLoughlin

‘Breakthrough’ new universal flu vaccine may be ready by 2024, scientists say`

The new vaccine triggered high levels antibodies in all tests (stock photo)

(Picture: PA Wire)

A new universal flu vaccine capable of countering future outbreaks could be ready by 2024, experts have said.

In a new study, scientists tested all 20 known influenza A and B virus types on mice and ferrets.

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