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    West Nile virus (WNv) human vaccine : from research to vaccination

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    Date

    2007

    Author

    Smits, Nancy Anne

    Degree

    Master of Public Health

    Discipline

    Public Health

    Subject

    Viral vaccines (Research)
    West Nile virus (Research)
    West Nile virus vaccine (Research)

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    Abstract

    This project will educate readers about the West Nile virus (WNv), and the vaccine research approaches currently underway. A narrative review used an instrument to synthesize WNv vaccine research studies, into an easy to understand format. Results indicated the instrument had a high magnitude of reliability (r = 0.90, p<0.0001). The size and frequency of future epidemics of the rare occurrence WNv is uncertain. Research for a WNv vaccine for humans is a responsible public health initiative. The rationale for preplanning a vaccination program is discussed as a future application of this research. The public expects preventative and therapeutic solutions to infectious diseases, and the project's conclusion indicates that for WNv this can be achieved.

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    http://knowledgecommons.lakeheadu.ca/handle/2453/1632

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