A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors
In 2021, a highly pathogenic influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus was detected in North America that is capable of infecting a diversity of avian species, marine mammals, and humans.
A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors
In 2021, a highly pathogenic influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus was detected in North America that is capable of infecting a diversity of avian species, marine mammals, and humans.
Vaccines Europe pipeline review 2024
This report covers the period from August 2023 to August 2024, highlighting the latest developments within the vaccine industry and how these innovations are addressing existing and upcoming health threats.
A 24-month National Cohort Study examining long-term effects of COVID-19 in children and young people
Some children and young people (CYP) infected with SARS-COV-2 experience impairing symptoms post-infection, known as post-COVID-19 condition (PCC).
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Cardiovascular health: Council calls for more robust efforts to help prevent cardiovascular diseases
In conclusions recently approved, the Council puts forward a series of measures aimed at improving cardiovascular health in the EU, focusing specifically on prevention, early detection, treatment and rehabilitation.
For a Pivotal Vaccine: Trial, Error, and Two Young Lives
The new RSV vaccines are medical milestones. But what is owed to the families who unknowingly helped pave the way?
Health systems need to use the new tools to address RSV, a leading cause of baby hospitalisations
From being a largely unknown pathogen, RSV is now almost a household word. New solutions, such as long-acting monoclonal antibodies and maternal vaccination, both recently recommended by WHO, could dramatically alter the RSV landscape.
The panzootic spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 sublineage 2.3.4.4b: a critical appraisal of One Health preparedness and prevention
Changes in the epidemiology and ecology of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza are devastating wild bird and poultry populations, farms and communities, and wild mammals worldwide.
Influenza A(H5N1) shedding in air corresponds to transmissibility in mammals
An increase in spillover events of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses to mammals suggests selection of viruses that transmit well in mammals.
The respiratory syncytial virus vaccine and monoclonal antibody landscape: the road to global access
This Review provides an overview of RSV vaccines highlighting different target populations, antigens, and trial results. As RSV vaccines have not yet reached low-income and middle-income countries, next steps are outlined to minimise the delay.
Global health and pandemic preparedness at a crossroads
The re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the USA has raised concerns among health-care professionals and public health experts about the future of global health and pandemic preparedness.
