Lung Immune Cells Discovered as Potential Key to Improved Flu Vaccines
Source Summary
Influenza causes over 35,000 deaths annually in the United States, with children, older adults, pregnant individuals, immunocompromised people, and those with chronic conditions such as heart disease, metabolic disorders, and cancer facing heightened vulnerability. Researchers have identified hidden immune cells in the lung that may lead to development of more effective flu vaccines.
Why it matters
Understanding these lung immune cells could enable development of more effective flu vaccines for vulnerable populations that currently experience high mortality rates.
