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RNA viruses like flu and COVID-19 mutate rapidly, creating new variants that escape immunity. On the other hand, viruses like measles mutate in ways that are mostly harmful to themselves.

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RNA viruses like flu and COVID-19 mutate rapidly, creating new variants that escape immunity. On the other hand, viruses like measles mutate in ways that are mostly harmful to themselves.

www.discovermagazine.com

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Why Do Viruses Like COVID-19 and the Flu Mutate Rapidly and What Does it Mean for Vaccines?
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Some viruses mutate more rapidly than others. Learn more about why that is and what that means for your health.
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