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H5N1
The following articles have the tag H5N1
H5N1 studies should be published in full: experts
AUSTRALIAN influenza expÂerts have backed a WHO recommendation against publishing redacted studies, rather than the complete studies, about highly transmissible bird flu.
New bird-flu strain on the rise in Asia
A NEW virulent strain of bird flu (H5N1) is spreading through Asia and poses “unpredictable risks to human health”, according to the United Nations. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) has issued a statement alerting countries to the emergence of the new strain (H5N1 - 2.3.2.1) in both China and Vietnam. It was “apparently able to sidestep the defences provided by existing [veterinary] vaccines” and may cause a “flare-up of H5N1 this [northern hemisphere] autumn and winter… with people unexpectedly finding the virus in their backyard”. “The countries where H5N1 is still firmly entrenched – ...
New pandemic flu vaccine approved
The TGA has approved a second pandemic influenza vaccine for Australia: Emerflu, made by Sanofi Pasteur. A spokeswoman says Emerflu is based on inactivated H5N1 and contains an alum adjuvant. In the event of a pandemic, the vaccine would be reformulated with the precise circulating strain and then manufactured and distributed to GPs as directed by the Australian Government. First responders to a pandemic, including medical and emergency workers, would be given priority access to stockpiles of the mock-up vaccine. As well as Emerflu, Australia’s national stockpile includes CSL’s Panvax, which was registered last year. ...