Influenza A (H5N1) vaccine stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against the influenza A (H5N1) virus, and protects the vaccinated individual from developing serious illness when exposed to the virus. The vaccine is prepared from virus grown in mammalian cells, which is then ...
Peramivir is a medication administered intravenously to treat uncomplicated influenza in patients 6 months and older, who have had symptoms for no more than 2 days. Peramivir’s efficacy in treating hospitalized patients with serious influenza has not been studied. Peramivir controls influenza disease s...