Adjuvant-free, self−assembling ferritin nanoparticle vaccine coupled with influenza virus hemagglutinin protein carrying M1 and PADRE epitopes elicits cross-protective immune respo... by Yongqiang Zhao, Shuangshuang Guo, Jia Liu, Yating Wang, Bo Wang, Chun Peng, Enqi Du, Enqi Du, Enqi Du

“…IntroductionInfluenza viruses pose a significant threat to global public health. Several influenza pandemic outbreaks have had serious economic and public health implications. …”
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Streptococcus pneumoniae Coinfection in COVID-19: A Series of Three Cases by Chaitanya Pal, Paulina Przydzial, Ogechukwu Chika-Nwosuh, Shrey Shah, Pratik Patel, Nikhil Madan

“…In one meta-analysis of coinfections in COVID-19, rates of Streptococcus pneumoniae coinfections have been negligible when compared to previous influenza pandemics. Current literature does not favor the use of empiric, broad-spectrum antibiotics in confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections. …”
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The association between socioeconomic status and pandemic influenza: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Svenn-Erik Mamelund, Clare Shelley-Egan, Ole Rogeberg

“…<h4>Background</h4>The objective of this study is to document whether and to what extent there is an association between socioeconomic status (SES) and disease outcomes in the last five influenza pandemics.<h4>Methods/principle findings</h4>The review included studies published in English, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish. …”
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