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Immunization
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University target immunization
September 3rd, 2008
According to recent research from Beer Sheva, Israel, "Several important issues must be considered when performing any vaccination in areas with high prevalence of geohelminths. Immunization of populations infected with geohelminths could be sub-optimal if the immune background is not taken into consideration." "Immune modulation and deworming might be essential for effective protective vaccination. In addition, further animal models and clinical studies addressing these issues are required," wrote G. Borkow and colleagues, Ben-Gurion University. The researchers concluded: "Underscoring the importance of these issues, a recent report has highlighted...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-09-03)
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