Tag: CEPI
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Global Health Updates: Japan Sees Early Flu Activity, CEPI-SII Partner on H5N1 Vaccine, and New CWD Watch in Wyoming
Japan Reports Early Flu Activity and School Closures In a developing sign of the flu season, Japan has observed early influenza activity prompting temporary closures of some schools as a precaution. Health officials say the situation is being monitored closely, with emphasis on protecting children who are most vulnerable to flu complications. Local health authorities…
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CEPI and SII Team Up on H5N1 Vaccine Prototype to Boost Pandemic Readiness
Global push to broaden H5N1 protection In a bid to accelerate pandemic preparedness, the Serum Institute of India (SII) and CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) have launched a collaborative project to develop a new vaccine targeting H5N1 avian influenza. The effort aims to create a prototype that could serve as a model for Disease…
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Global Health Watch: Early Flu Activity, New Vaccines, and Wildlife Disease Alerts
Japan Faces Early Flu Activity Amid School Closures Japan is experiencing an uptick in influenza activity earlier than usual, prompting authorities to monitor schools closely as closures and precautionary measures surface in some regions. Health officials say early flu activity can be a bellwether for seasonal trends, especially as communities balance reopening with the need…