International scientific community gathers in Valencia for the 9th ESWI Conference on Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV
Since it was established 30 years ago, the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza and other Acute Respiratory Viruses (ESWI) is hosting the 9TH ESWI Influenza Conference
SARS-CoV-2-related mortality decrease in nursing home residents given multiple COVID-19 boosters
Two doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in the primary series and a booster dose induce a strong antibody response, however, this response can be weak in people older than 80 years.
Viruses - a major cause of amyloid deposition in the brain
Clinically, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a syndrome with a spectrum of various cognitive disorders.
SARS-CoV-2-specific nasal IgA wanes 9 months after hospitalisation with COVID-19 and is not induced by subsequent vaccination
This study demonstrates durable yet compartmentalised nasal IgA and plasma antibody responses to SARSCoV-2 after infection and subsequent vaccination.
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The role of EU manufacturing capacity in future health crisis
A study assessing scientific, engineering, legal and economic considerations of flexible EU manufacturing and innovation of medical countermeasures for serious cross-border threats to health
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European Commission authorises first vaccine to protect older adults from RSV infection
The EC has authorised Arexvy, the first vaccine to protect adults aged 60 years and older, against RSV. This decision marks an important step and has been particularly awaited in light of the increased RSV infections in the EU last winter.
Influenza Vaccines: What Does the mRNA Platform Have to Offer?
Are you up to date about current developments in influenza vaccines with the messenger RNA (mRNA) platform?
Algorithm for Optimised mRNA Design Improves Stability and Immunogenicity
mRNA vaccines are being used to contain COVID-19, but still suffer from the critical limitation of mRNA instability and degradation, which is a major obstacle in the storage, distribution, and efficacy of the vaccine products.
ECDC on Air podcast: The solidarity of Vaccination
European Immunization Week is marked across Europe every year in the final week of April. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of immunisation for the general health and well-being of the European and wider population.
Efficacy and Safety of a Bivalent RSV Prefusion F Vaccine in Older Adults
RSV infection causes considerable illness in older adults. The efficacy and safety of an investigational bivalent RSV prefusion F protein-based (RSVpreF) vaccine in this population are unknown.
Bivalent Prefusion F Vaccine in Pregnancy to Prevent RSV Illness in Infants
Whether vaccination during pregnancy could reduce the burden of RSV associated lower respiratory tract illness in newborns and infants is uncertain.
How mRNA technology is improving the flu Shot: The Big Take podcast by Bloomberg
It’s estimated that half a million or more people around the world die of influenza each year. And many of these deaths could be prevented with a highly effective, widely used flu shot.
