Here's why we don't have a cold vaccine. Yet.

MIT Technology Review 

Here's why we don't have a cold vaccine. Preventing the common cold is extremely tricky--but not impossible. As the weather turns, we're all spending more time indoors. The kids have been back at school for a couple of months. And cold germs are everywhere. My youngest started school this year, and along with artwork and seedlings, she has also been bringing home lots of lovely bugs to share with the rest of her family.