Vaccines for a potential influenza pandemic

Authors: Auewarakul, Prasert; Thongcharoen, Prasert

Source: Future Microbiology, Volume 2, Number 3, June 2007 , pp. 345-349(5)

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Abstract:

Adequate and timely supply of effective vaccine for pandemic influenza is an urgent issue for the pandemic preparedness. In order to attain this preparedness, concerted efforts from public health, commercial and scientific sectors are needed. Here we discuss obstacles and progress in the development of candidate vaccines for H5N1 avian influenza, currently the most threatening virus.

Keywords: pandemic influenza; review; vaccine

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/17460913.2.3.345

Publication date: 2007-06-01

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Future Microbiology provides cutting-edge coverage of advances our understanding of microbial organisms and corresponding treatment strategies and agents in infectious disease. The journal also addresses the molecular basis of disease, epidemiologic trends and advanced diagnostic technologies.
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