Influenza

Findings from Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine advance knowledge in influenza

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, September 21st, 2008

According to a study from the United States, "Influenza viruses cause annual winter epidemics in temperate regions, with significant morbidity, mortality and economical impact. Fluarix(R) is a split, trivalent, inactivated vaccine, manufactured from highly purified, egg-grown influenza viruses by GlaxoSmithKline."

"In 2005, Fluarix underwent accelerated approval for use in adults by the US FDA following a US-based, randomized, placebo-controlled trial that established its safety and immunogenicity in adults. The vaccine has been licensed in Europe since 1992 for all age groups. Multiple registration trials in all age groups in Europe have demonstrated that the vaccine...

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Source: Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA (2008-09-21)

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