Vaccination against human influenza A/H3N2 virus prevents the induction of heterosubtypic immunity against lethal infection with avian influenza A/H5N1 virus.

Vaccination against human influenza A/H3N2 virus prevents the induction of heterosubtypic immunity against lethal infection with avian influenza A/H5N1 virus.

Annual vaccination against seasonal influenza viruses is recommended for certain individuals that have a high risk for complications resulting from infection with these viruses. Recently it was recommended in a number of countries including the USA to vaccinate all healthy children between 6 and 59...

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Main Authors: Rogier Bodewes, Joost H C M Kreijtz, Chantal Baas, Martina M Geelhoed-Mieras, Gerrie de Mutsert, Geert van Amerongen, Judith M A van den Brand, Ron A M Fouchier, Albert D M E Osterhaus, Guus F Rimmelzwaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2678248?pdf=render

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