Enhanced Genetic Characterization of Influenza A(H3N2) Viruses and Vaccine Effectiveness by Genetic Group, 2014-2015

Conclusions. Effectiveness of 2014–2015 influenza vaccination varied by genetic group of influenza A(H3N2) virus. Changes in HA genes related to antigenic drift were associated with reduced VE.

Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases - September 12, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Flannery, B., Zimmerman, R. K., Gubareva, L. V., Garten, R. J., Chung, J. R., Nowalk, M. P., Jackson, M. L., Jackson, L. A., Monto, A. S., Ohmit, S. E., Belongia, E. A., McLean, H. Q., Gaglani, M., Piedra, P. A., Mishin, V. P., Chesnokov, A. P., Spencer, Tags: VIRUSES Source Type: research