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Custom flu vaccine developed in a week by synthetic biologists

(DVICE) According to the CDC, not only did the 2012-2013 flu season begin early, but activity of the virus was considered high. Also, the vaccines for that season were only shown to be only around 56% effective in preventing flu-related doctors’ visits. This is a result of the flu virus changing so quickly as it Read More »

May 24, 2013
| Filed under North America, Agents & Toxins, Countermeasures, Public Health, and Research
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William Florence, DTRA, to Present on Biodefense Vaccines at GTC’s Vaccines Conf., July 8-10, Boston – Watch List News

May 24, 2013
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H7N9 animal model looks at transmission of H7N9 influenza virus

(EurekaAlert) Embargoed until 2:00 PM – An international team of scientists has proved that the H7N9 influenza virus is efficiently transmitted when animals are in close contact — defined in the study as touching, coughing and the exchange of bodily fluids. “This study was designed to give us clues about the transmission of H7N9 which Read More »

May 24, 2013
| Filed under North America, Countermeasures, Public Health, and Research
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WHO | Wild poliovirus in the Horn of Africa

May 22, 2013
| Filed under Countermeasures and International
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Three day metro-wide disaster drill will simulate bioterrorism attack

(The Oregonian) As preparedness drills go, the 3-day PACE (Portland Area Capabilities Exercise) Setter bioterrorism exercise that starts Tuesday is big. The exercise–which simulates a terrorist attack involving a biological weapon–will unfold across 50 different venues and some 65 jurisdictions from Gresham to Tigard.

May 22, 2013
| Filed under Bioterrorism and Countermeasures
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