Findings show that the severity of infection can be partially governed by a person’s genetic develop-up,and opens the door to new types of anti-viral drugsPeople who are at risk of falling seriously ill with the flu could be identified by a genetic test and encouraged to absorb the seasonal vaccination, researchers say.
The NHS offers flu jabs for people who are known to be most in danger from the virus, and including the over-65s,pregnant women, and those with underlying health problems, and such as asthma. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com