Jul 19 2009
Solving swine flu with science
| August 18, 2009 |
Solving swine flu with science: a vaccine victory?
When: 18 August, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Presenter: Professor Robert Booy, Head, Clinical Research, National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, Kids Research Institute.
When a new influenza virus emerges that the great majority of the population has no immunity to, a pandemic, world-wide outbreak results. Theoretically, a new vaccine can be produced within 3 months but practically it takes at least 6 months before widespread distribution of the new vaccine can occur. In the meantime, there are many issues to address, such as physical means of preventing infection (eg. hand washing, masks), provision of clear and accurate public information, appropriate use of antiviral drugs and designing/implementing high quality surveillance and research. This lecture will focus on the best means to control and manage the new pandemic.
Venue name: Research Common Room, Kids Research Institute, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Hawkesbury Road, Westmead.
