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Immunization
Findings in immunization reported from A.C. Lowen and co-researchers
May 13th, 2009
"Interventions aimed at preventing viral spread have the potential to effectively control influenza virus in all age groups, thereby reducing the burden of influenza illness. For this reason, we have examined the efficacy of vaccination in blocking the transmission of influenza viruses between guinea pigs," scientists writing in the Journal of Virology report. "Three modes of immunization were compared: (i) natural infection; (ii) intramuscular administration of whole, inactivated influenza virus in 2 doses; and (iii) intranasal inoculation with live attenuated influenza virus in 2 doses. The ability of each immunization method to block the spread of a homologous...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-05-13)
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