Vaccines

Data on Vaccines Discussed by Researchers at Public Health Agency of Canada

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, March 11th, 2012

2012 MAR 11 -- According to the authors of a study from Ottawa, Canada, "More severe influenza disease and poor vaccine immunogenicity in HIV-infected patients necessitate improved immunization strategies to maximize vaccine efficacy. A phase III, randomized trial was conducted at 4 Canadian sites."

"Two dosing strategies (standard dose vs standard dose plus booster on day 21) were assessed in HIV patients aged 20 to 59 years during the H1N1(2009) pandemic. A single antigen, inactivated split adjuvanted (AS03(A)) influenza vaccine (Arepanrix) was utilized. Serum hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) titres were assessed at days 21 and 42 and at month 6. 150...

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Source: Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA (2012-03-11)

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