Adria Wilson, etc.,al. [preprint]Seasonal vaccine-induced immunity shows preserved cross-reactivity to H3N2 subclade K in adults. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.18.26346502
Influenza A subclade K viruses caused high infection rates in the 2025/2026 Northern Hemisphere season, raising concerns about antigenic drift and reduced vaccine effectiveness. We measured antibody responses in matched human pre- and post-vaccination sera against a vaccine-like as well as subclade K isolates. Pre-existing immunity to subclade K variants was noted with seasonal influenza vaccination boosting titers two-fold against subclade K and three-fold against the vaccine-like strain, indicating little antigenic drift. These data contrast ferret-based predictions of marked antigenic drift.
See Also:
Latest articles in those days:
- Imported case of avian influenza A(H9N2) virus infection in a patient with miliary tuberculosis, Italy, March 2026 21 hours ago
- Characterization and Genetic Evolution of H6N2 Subtype AIV Isolates from Aquatic Birds 1 days ago
- Evaluation of experiences in mass depopulation of upland gamebirds in response to HPAI H5N1 outbreaks in North America: a mixed-methods study 1 days ago
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus RNA in Bovine Semen, California, USA, 2024 2 days ago
- Rapid expansion of genotype D1.1A(H5N1) influenza viruses in wild birds across North America during the 2024 migratory season 2 days ago
[Go Top] [Close Window]


