avian influenza
Apr 18 2008, Jayaprashanth

American researchers have developed a new Bird Flu vaccine designed to last longer and which could offer more protection against the deadly strain of Avian influenza. This vaccine, developed by study author Suresh Mittal and his team at Purdue...

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