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We may already have resistance to them, by sharing up to 2% of neanderthal DNA. Viruses can alter the host genetically, and those mutations are passed on to offspring. Ancient to current viruses make up to 8% of human DNA.
https://www.science.org/content/article/viral-fossils-our-dna-may-help-us-fight-infection