Influenza Virus Vaccines and Vaccination

A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Influenza Virus Vaccines".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 483

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School of Public Health, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
Interests: epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases (with a focus on influenza, H7N9/H5N1 avian influenza, and COVID-19, as well as viral hepatitis); big data mining in infectious disease research; research in public health models

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Dear Colleagues, 

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue dedicated to the theme "Influenza Virus Vaccines and Vaccination”. We invite researchers and experts from diverse backgrounds to submit high-quality research papers and reviews that explore the immunopathogenic mechanisms and strategies for controlling influenza viruses. We encourage scientists to share their experimental findings and theoretical insights in the form of open-access publications. To ensure the reproducibility of research, we request contributors to provide comprehensive details of their experiments. Additionally, authors are encouraged to include computational data or supplementary materials in their submissions, along with providing complete procedural information.

Through promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and facilitating the dissemination of detailed research outcomes, the primary objective of this Special Issue is to enhance our comprehension of the intricate immunopathogenic mechanisms associated with influenza viruses, while also fostering the development of innovative approaches for the effective management of influenza virus infections.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this timely and significant Special Issue.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Shigui Yang
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • influenza virus
  • immunopathogenic mechanisms
  • prevention and control
  • epidemiologic feature
  • immune responses to influenza virus
  • influenza vaccine development and efficacy evaluation
  • influenza vaccine technology

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Cost-Effectiveness of Adjuvanted Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine for Adults over 65 in France
by Marc Paccalin, Gaëtan Gavazzi, Quentin Berkovitch, Henri Leleu, Romain Moreau, Emanuele Ciglia, Nansa Burlet and Joaquin F. Mould-Quevedo
Vaccines 2024, 12(6), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12060574 - 24 May 2024
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Background: In France, influenza accounts for an average of over one million consultations with GPs, 20,000 hospitalizations, and 9000 deaths per year, particularly among the over-65s. This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the adjuvanted quadrivalent influenza vaccine (aQIV) compared to standard (SD-QIV) and [...] Read more.
Background: In France, influenza accounts for an average of over one million consultations with GPs, 20,000 hospitalizations, and 9000 deaths per year, particularly among the over-65s. This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the adjuvanted quadrivalent influenza vaccine (aQIV) compared to standard (SD-QIV) and high-dose (HD-QIV) quadrivalent influenza vaccines for individuals aged 65 and older in France. Methods: The age-structured SEIR transmission model, calibrated to simulate a mean influenza season, incorporates a contact matrix to estimate intergroup contact rates. Epidemiological, economic, and utility outcomes are evaluated. Vaccine effectiveness and costs are derived from literature and national insurance data. Quality of life adjustments for influenza attack rates and hospitalizations are applied. Deterministic and probabilistic analyses are also conducted. Results: Compared to SD-QIV, aQIV demonstrates substantial reductions in healthcare utilization and mortality, avoiding 89,485 GP consultations, 2144 hospitalizations, and preventing 1611 deaths. Despite an investment of EUR 110 million, aQIV yields a net saving of EUR 14 million in healthcare spending. Compared to HD-QIV, aQIV saves 62 million euros on vaccination costs. Cost-effectiveness analysis reveals an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of EUR 7062 per QALY. Conclusions: This study highlights the cost-effectiveness of aQIV versus SD-QIV and HD-QIV, preventing influenza cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Full article
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