Cell-Mediated Immunity Against Antigenically Drifted Influenza A(H3N2) Viruses in Children During a Vaccine Mismatch Season

Conclusions. In children aged 3–17 years, B- and T-cell responses following IIV receipt showed significant cross-reactivity against A(H3N2) viruses during a vaccine mismatch season.

Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases - September 12, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kim, J. H., Mishina, M., Chung, J. R., Cole, K. S., Nowalk, M. P., Martin, J. M., Spencer, S., Flannery, B., Zimmerman, R. K., Sambhara, S. Tags: VIRUSES Source Type: research