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.

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

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

Vaccines are only effective against bacterial infections.

Answer 1

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

This rapid mutation allows the common cold viruses, primarily rhinoviruses, to evade the immune system, making it challenging to develop a long-lasting and effective vaccine.