The influenza vaccine licensing process

被引:50
作者
Wood, JM
Levandowski, RA
机构
[1] Natl Inst Biol Stand & Controls, Potters Bar EN6 3QG, Herts, England
[2] Ctr Biol Evaluat & Res, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
关键词
influenza; vaccines; licensing; pandemic;
D O I
10.1016/S0264-410X(03)00073-2
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Influenza vaccines are unique because they require a licensing process which includes a procedure for rapid annual updates to vaccine strains. The licensing procedures in the European Union and the USA are described as examples. In the event of an influenza pandemic, vaccines will be required urgently and licensing process should reflect such needs. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.
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页码:1786 / 1788
页数:3
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