Why is it difficult to create a vaccine against a common cold?(1 point)

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Vaccines are unnecessary because antibiotics are an effective treatment.
Vaccines are unnecessary because antibiotics are an effective treatment.

The viral genome mutates very quickly.
The viral genome mutates very quickly.

It is impossible to create a vaccine against illnesses caused by proviruses.
It is impossible to create a vaccine against illnesses caused by proviruses.

Vaccines are only effective against bacterial infections.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The viral genome mutates very quickly.

This rapid mutation makes it challenging to develop a vaccine that remains effective against the common cold, which is caused by various viruses, primarily rhinoviruses, that change frequently.