Influenza viruses
CEL-SCI Corporation has announced the development of an immune-based treatment for the swine flu and related H1N1 viruses, utilizing its proprietary L.E.A.P.S.(TM) vaccine technology. The company aims to leverage its expertise in developing protective and therapeutic vaccines to create a therapeutic treatment for individuals infected
Influenza viruses
Virologists have discovered a crucial aspect of the influenza A virus's ability to attach and enter susceptible cells, with the precise amino acids in the hemagglutinin protein controlling sialic acid binding specificity and affinity varying among antigenic subtypes. Specifically, for H3 subtypes, amino acids 226 and 228 are
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A six-month time lag is a critical window for the production of effective vaccines in the event of a pandemic flu outbreak, warns a research study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA. The study, led by Dr. Iain Stephenson, Consultant in Infectious Diseases
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The World Health Organisation has sent "wild type virus" samples of the A (H1N1) virus to a dozen pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, and Sanofi-Aventis, to support the development of a pandemic vaccine against swine flu. The virus has already been confirmed to have killed 53 people and
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Research from the University of Melbourne in Australia has proposed innovative methods to combat influenza pandemics, focusing on enhancing the efficacy of current vaccines. By incorporating novel adjuvants, such as alpha-galactosylceramide (alpha-GalCer), into influenza vaccines, researchers aim to improve cross-reactive immunity and promote long-lived memory CD8(+) T cell populations. This
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The recent global swine flu outbreak, which has spread to 21 countries and affected about 900 people, has led to a significant increase in patients seeking vaccinations against the normal seasonal flu in South Africa. Local pharmacies have reported a surge in inquiries about swine flu and seasonal flu vaccinations,
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As the US government and international health authorities scramble to respond to the swine flu pandemic, concerns have emerged about the adequacy of antiviral medication stockpiles and the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns. Despite the FDA's emergency authorizations for Relenza and Tamiflu, some states and federal agencies have failed
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Malaysia Airlines, the country's flag carrier, has implemented operating procedures for pandemic flu in response to the swine influenza outbreak. The measures align with guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Air Transport Association (IATA), as per the Health Ministry's directive. Malaysia Airlines will
