amestrianphilosopher t1_j9xex6m wrote on February 25, 2023 at 6:33 AM Reply to comment by phonetastic in Does the common flu vaccine offer any buffer against H5N1 (Bird Flu)? by Esc_ape_artist Why does it only “do something”? It feels like it should be black and white, like “it has this protein, therefore I’m somewhat protected against it”. Like, how much of the protein has to change in order for it to not be effective? Permalink Parent 3
amestrianphilosopher t1_j9xex6m wrote
Reply to comment by phonetastic in Does the common flu vaccine offer any buffer against H5N1 (Bird Flu)? by Esc_ape_artist
Why does it only “do something”? It feels like it should be black and white, like “it has this protein, therefore I’m somewhat protected against it”. Like, how much of the protein has to change in order for it to not be effective?