What is the new influenza A(H1N1)v?
The currently circulating influenza A(H1N1)v virus is a new virus subtype of influenza affecting humans, which contains a novel combination of gene segments from pig, bird and human influenza viruses. New viruses are often the result of a re-assortment of genes from two other viruses (swap of genes). This influenza A(H1N1)v virus is the result of a combination of two swine influenza viruses that contained genes of avian and human origin.
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- What is the difference between the seasonal influenza vaccine and the pandemic vaccine against influenza A (H1N1)v?
- What is the indication for Pandemrix Pandemic Influenza vaccine (H1N1)v (split virion, inactivated, adjuvanted)?
- If the (H1N1)v strain mutates, will Pandemrix Pandemic Influenza vaccine (H1N1)vstill be effective?
