A new flu vaccine contains mRNA encoding viral proteins. Which mechanism explains why this vaccination leads to long-term protection?

💡 Explanation

Vaccination triggers B cell activation; B cells differentiate into memory cells that provide long-term immunity because they can rapidly respond to future encounters with the same antigen. Therefore, the vaccine confers lasting protection, rather than inducing permanent innate activation or epithelial changes.

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