Abstract
We may expect that the next influenza pandemic will affect about half the world's population within a year and that it will cause unpredictable mortality rates. In this perspective, we review the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of new pandemic influenza strains and a discussion on existing and future vaccination strategies directed towards prevention of pandemic influenza is presented. There is an urgent need to develop paninfluenza-specific vaccines and invest substantially in new technologies in order to better meet this threat.
Udgivelsesdato: 2008-Nov-24
Udgivelsesdato: 2008-Nov-24
Bidragets oversatte titel | Avian influenza and perspectives on vaccination against pandemic influenza |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger |
Vol/bind | 170 |
Udgave nummer | 48 |
Sider (fra-til) | 3953-6 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 2008 |