If an influenza strain mutation results in the production of different H spikes, this could be life threatening because

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H spikes, or hemagglutinin spikes, are indeed used by the immune system to identify and attack the influenza virus. If a mutation changes these spikes, the immune system may not recognize the virus as quickly or effectively, leading to a potentially more severe or widespread infection.

If an Influenza Strain Mutation Results in the Production of Different