Today's Daily Dose: Virus surveillance
Why this surveillance is more important than ever.
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“The realization of the importance of interspecies transmission in the ecology of influenza has importance for influenza control, since commercially available vaccines may not provide protection against infection with viruses stemming from other species. Thus, virus surveillance in animal species must remain a priority.”
-Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
From Influenza: Fear triggers renewed interest in interspecies transmission
UN, WHO address public health concern over avian flu transmission to humans
April 18th 2024Veterinary professionals working with certain animals are advised to take precautionary steps to minimize risk of infection, while researchers in Texas study potential H5N1 vaccines, antivirals, and antibody therapies for humans
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