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> LDH detects first presumptive positive human H5N1 case in Louisiana Now we need vaccines. Quick. And a bit of lobby. (vdL) /s
by hulitu 2y ago
> LDH detects first presumptive positive human H5N1 case in Louisiana
Now we need vaccines. Quick. And a bit of lobby. (vdL) /s
- anonymouskimmer 2y agoA regular seasonal flu vaccine is likely better than nothing, likely thanks to similarity in the neuramidase protein (the N1 of both H1N1 in the seasonal vaccine and in the H5N1 bird flu). These aren't the same N1, from what I gather, but are mostly similar enough. Citations: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3592172/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3592172/ and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2600140/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2600140/ (from https://www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/would-a-seasonal-flu-vaccine-protect-you-against-h5n1-bird-flu-at-all/ https://www.the-sentinel-intelligence.net/would-a-seasonal-f... which is paywalled)