Tag: WashU Medicine
-
Nasal Spray Vaccine Blocks H5N1 Infection in Study
Introduction: A Potential Game-Changer Against H5N1 The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus—also known as bird flu—continues to threaten both animals and humans. In a promising development from WashU Medicine, researchers have engineered a nasal spray vaccine designed to block infection by H5N1. Early testing in rodents demonstrated a robust immune response, setting the stage…
-
H5N1 Nasal Vaccine: Breakthrough in Flu Prevention
Overview: A potential game-changer in bird flu prevention Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine (WashU Medicine) have developed a nasal spray vaccine aiming to protect against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus. This strain, known for jumping from wild birds to livestock and humans, has long been a major public health concern. In…