The Relevance of Tetravalent Influenza Vaccines. World experience

An overview of influenza virology, epidemiology and evolution history peculiarities is given. Data from international influenza survey and own study results are presented demonstrating influenza virus high pandemic potency due to its ability to change constantly. Using the examples of seasonal influ...

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Main Author: A. D. M. E. Osterhaus
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Numikom LLC 2018-09-01
Series:Эпидемиология и вакцинопрофилактика
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Online Access:https://www.epidemvac.ru/jour/article/view/562
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Summary:An overview of influenza virology, epidemiology and evolution history peculiarities is given. Data from international influenza survey and own study results are presented demonstrating influenza virus high pandemic potency due to its ability to change constantly. Using the examples of seasonal influenza minor but constant changes, virtual pandemic hazard is discussed. Based on the international surveillance data and using mathematical model findings, vaccination is considered to be most effective preventive measure, and justification for quadrivalent influenza vaccine apply, especially in young persons is presented.
ISSN:2073-3046
2619-0494