TWiV #42 - Bats and ticks

25/07/2009 57 min
TWiV #42 - Bats and ticks

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Episode Synopsis

Vincent, Dick, Alan, and Delthia Ricks discuss a new influenza virus-like particle vaccine, dog flu, ultrasensitive pen-sized virus detector, imported rabies in the US, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and next season’s flu vaccines.
Hosts Vincent Racaniello, Dick Despommier, Alan Dove, and Delthia Ricks
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Trivalent virus-like particle vaccine
Canine flu virus vaccine
Ultrasensitive virus detector
Rabies imported into the US
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Kazakhstan
FDA approves seasonal flu vaccine for fall
Yields of 2009 H1N1 vaccine are low
FDA may fast-track approval of 2009 H1N1 vaccine



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