A vaccine that combines antigens from different flu strains could trigger a more protective immune response than a traditional influenza vaccine, wrote the U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH).
Published on January 14, 2025, the NIH says findings from a recent study indicate a new method could enhance the effectiveness of annual flu shots.
The NIH explained seasonal flu shots contain hemagglutinin (HA) molecules from various viral strains. But even when the strains in the vaccine exactly match those in circulation, the vaccines have limited efficacy.
Building Better Flu Shots Based on Antibody Responses and Genetics
Building Better Flu Shots Based on Antibody Responses and Genetics
A vaccine that combines antigens from different flu strains could trigger a more protective immune response than a traditional influenza vaccine, wrote the U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH).
Published on January 14, 2025, the NIH says findings from a recent study indicate a new method could enhance the effectiveness of annual flu shots.
The NIH explained seasonal flu shots contain hemagglutinin (HA) molecules from various viral strains. But even when the strains in the vaccine exactly match those in circulation, the vaccines have limited efficacy.
65 Million Vaccinations Administered in Latin America and the Caribbean
The 2024 Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) announced today that it administered more than 65 million vaccine doses in 34 Latin America and the Caribbean countries.
Since PAHO initiated VWA in 2002, the initiative has reached over 1.2 billion people, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of immunization efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The 22nd annual VWA was conducted in late April 2024, underscoring the Region's commitment to combatting vaccine-preventable diseases. Key Achievements of VWA 2024 include, but are not limited to, the following:
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