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

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

Vaccines are only effective against bacterial infections.

Vaccines are unnecessary because antibiotics are an effective treatment.

The viral genome mutates very quickly.

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The correct answer is: The viral genome mutates very quickly.

This rapid mutation makes it challenging to create a vaccine that remains effective against the various strains of viruses that cause the common cold.