The World Health Organization's announcement that it was on the verge of declaring the swine flu a pandemic has spurred scientists worldwide to accelerate their efforts to develop a swine flu vaccine as early as possible.
"It can take five or six months to come up with an entirely novel influenza vaccine. There is a great deal of hope that biotech and pharma companies might be able to have something ready sooner," says John Sterling, the Editor-in-Chief of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News (GEN).
Swine Flu | Swine Influenza | Hog Flu | Pig Flu
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
Novavax plans to create a virus-like particle-based (VLP) vaccine against the H1N1 strain, which obviates the need for a live virus seed for manufacturing.
The VLPs contain the proteins that make the virus' outer shell and the surface proteins, without the RNA required for replication.
Avian Influenza / Bird Flu-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment- FAQs
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
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Hib Vaccine - Types, Dosage Schedule, Contraindications and Side Effects
The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.
The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.
Protection Against Flu Viruses may be Boosted by Novel Vaccine Strategy
Vaccines, which consist of virus-like particles (VLPs) may be able to provide stronger and longer-lasting protection against flu viruses, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.
Vaccines, which consist of virus-like particles (VLPs) may be able to provide stronger and longer-lasting protection against flu viruses, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.
