Bird Flu
New Vaccine Against Deadliest Strain of Avian Flu Tested by University of Pittsburgh Scientists
Published in Health Risk Factor Week, February 19th, 2008
A vaccine against the most common and deadliest strain of avian flu, H5N1, has been tested by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Vaccine Research. According to a study published by the Public Library of Science in the Jan. 30 issue of PLoS ONE, the vaccine, engineered by Novavax Inc., produced a strong immune response in mice and protected them from death following infection with the H5N1 virus. The vaccine is being tested in humans in an early-phase clinical trial.
Recent outbreaks of avian flu around the world have prompted health officials to warn of its continued threat to global health and potential to trigger a flu pandemic. "While worldwide...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Health Risk Factor Week
More Articles from Health Risk Factor Week
- Antifungals
Research from National University in the area of antifungals published - Aspergillosis
Research from Arizona State University provides new data about public relations - Bacterial Meningitis
Research from B. Sigaúque and colleagues provide new insights into bacterial meningitis in children - Bird Flu Epidemiology
Research conducted at Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute has updated our knowledge about bird flu epidemiology - Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Landmark WHO Report on Global Tobacco Epidemic Should Spur Urgent Action by Nations to Implement Proven Solutions - Clostridium
Research from N. Razaq et al has provided new information about clostridium - More from this issue of Health Risk Factor Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
