This brief overview, published in the journal Vaccine, reviews basic virologic, immunologic, and epidemiologic information relevant to understanding and preparing for a pandemic influenza threat. In particular, the role of avian influenza vaccines is reviewed.

Author(s): Poland G, Jacobson R, Targonski P

Published: 2007

Resource types: Peer-reviewed journal

Diseases: Influenza

Topics: Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: Global