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UK: Liam Donaldson fears change in swine flu virus

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Celvin11

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Change in swine flu virus is my biggest fear: Liam Donaldson


The swine flu virus could mutate into a more dangerous strain this winter, Sir Liam Donaldson, chief medical officer said as he revealed his biggest concern over the pandemic.

By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor
Published: 6:17PM GMT 03 Dec 2009

Cases of the H1N1 pandemic virus are dropping but the risk remains that the strain could change into something more virulent, he said.

Sir Liam revealed so-called 'drift' of the virus, where it changes slightly over time, was his biggest worry.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/s...-virus-is-my-biggest-fear-Liam-Donaldson.html
 
Re: UK: Liam Donaldson fears change in swine flu virus

Celvin #1 news link excerpt:


"Prof David Salisbury, head of immunisation at the Department of Health, said the vaccines with adjuvants, substances which boost the immune system and allow less active ingredient to be used in each dose, offer good protection even if the virus does change.
...Prof Salisbury said: "One of the advantages with adjuvanted vaccines is their ability to protect against drifted strains. It opens the door for a whole new strategy in dealing with flu.""




probably to drifted similar strains,
otherwise it could be used the same adjuvanted seasonal vaccine,
to shield instead of the pandemic one.
 
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