Why are flu vaccinations recommended for individuals on a yearly basis?

a. Live viral vaccines revert to disease-causing forms after a year if not replaced.
b. The body cannot create new flu antibodies, so they must be replaced yearly.
c. Mutations alter viral markers, rendering previous vaccination ineffective.
d. Yearly vaccinations allow scientists to track which vaccinations were effective.


c. Mutations alter viral markers, rendering previous vaccination ineffective.

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