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What is RSV commonly known to cause in babies?
What is RSV commonly known to cause in babies?
- Severe pneumonia
- Mild, coldlike symptoms
- Heart conditions
- Inflammation of small airways in the lungs (correct)
What was a major reason for the failure of the RSV vaccine development in the past?
What was a major reason for the failure of the RSV vaccine development in the past?
- The vaccine was not tested on a large enough population
- The vaccine elicited weak antibodies that failed to stop the virus (correct)
- The vaccine was too expensive to produce
- The vaccine was made from a genetically modified version of the virus
What is a characteristic of the RSV vaccines currently in clinical trials?
What is a characteristic of the RSV vaccines currently in clinical trials?
- They cause serious side effects in the elderly
- They safely protect the elderly and infants from severe disease (correct)
- They are only effective against RSV in people under 60
- They are only effective against mild symptoms
What is a benefit of one of the RSV vaccines?
What is a benefit of one of the RSV vaccines?
Why did a clinical trial of an experimental RSV vaccine candidate fail over 50 years ago?
Why did a clinical trial of an experimental RSV vaccine candidate fail over 50 years ago?
What is a common symptom of RSV infection in the elderly?
What is a common symptom of RSV infection in the elderly?
What advance in 2013 led to the development of new vaccines?
What advance in 2013 led to the development of new vaccines?
What happens to the viral surface protein after it docks onto a cellular receptor?
What happens to the viral surface protein after it docks onto a cellular receptor?
What is the current status of Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Bavarian Nordic's RSV vaccines for older adults?
What is the current status of Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Bavarian Nordic's RSV vaccines for older adults?
Why did GSK stop its maternal RSV vaccine in February?
Why did GSK stop its maternal RSV vaccine in February?
What is the expected outcome of the current vaccine trials?
What is the expected outcome of the current vaccine trials?
What was the outcome of this year's trials run by GSK and Pfizer?
What was the outcome of this year's trials run by GSK and Pfizer?
What is the focus of Group 1 in the study of viruses?
What is the focus of Group 1 in the study of viruses?
What is the primary topic of discussion in the provided literature?
What is the primary topic of discussion in the provided literature?
Which of the following is NOT a virus being studied in one of the groups?
Which of the following is NOT a virus being studied in one of the groups?
What is the title of the article discussing 'beyond binding' in infectious diseases?
What is the title of the article discussing 'beyond binding' in infectious diseases?
What is the name of the organization providing links to relevant literature?
What is the name of the organization providing links to relevant literature?
What is the title of the section in Vaccine Immunology discussing general aspects of vaccination?
What is the title of the section in Vaccine Immunology discussing general aspects of vaccination?
What is the primary mechanism by which viruses infect a host?
What is the primary mechanism by which viruses infect a host?
What type of vaccine is most suitable for immunocompromised individuals?
What type of vaccine is most suitable for immunocompromised individuals?
What is a disadvantage of using inactivated vaccines?
What is a disadvantage of using inactivated vaccines?
What is the main difference between passive and active immunization?
What is the main difference between passive and active immunization?
Which type of virus is more prone to mutations?
Which type of virus is more prone to mutations?
What is a potential advantage of administering vaccines through a nasal spray?
What is a potential advantage of administering vaccines through a nasal spray?
What is a characteristic of the Influenza virus?
What is a characteristic of the Influenza virus?
Why are vaccinations for the elderly and children crucial for RSV?
Why are vaccinations for the elderly and children crucial for RSV?
What is a challenge in developing current vaccines for Sars-Cov-2?
What is a challenge in developing current vaccines for Sars-Cov-2?
What is an important aspect of understanding viral infection?
What is an important aspect of understanding viral infection?
What is a focus of vaccine development?
What is a focus of vaccine development?
What is an important consideration in vaccine development?
What is an important consideration in vaccine development?
What is the primary reason why the RSV vaccine development was derailed for decades?
What is the primary reason why the RSV vaccine development was derailed for decades?
What is the benefit of one of the RSV vaccines in protecting infants?
What is the benefit of one of the RSV vaccines in protecting infants?
What is the common outcome of RSV infection in the elderly?
What is the common outcome of RSV infection in the elderly?
What is the outcome of the clinical trials of the two RSV vaccines?
What is the outcome of the clinical trials of the two RSV vaccines?
What is the typical outcome of RSV infection in babies?
What is the typical outcome of RSV infection in babies?
What is the timeframe for which one of the RSV vaccines protected infants when given to their mothers late in pregnancy?
What is the timeframe for which one of the RSV vaccines protected infants when given to their mothers late in pregnancy?
What is the primary purpose of defining learning goals in the assignment?
What is the primary purpose of defining learning goals in the assignment?
What is the relationship between the general learning goals and the specific learning goals in the assignment?
What is the relationship between the general learning goals and the specific learning goals in the assignment?
What is the primary reason why the new vaccines are able to trigger higher levels of potent antibodies?
What is the primary reason why the new vaccines are able to trigger higher levels of potent antibodies?
Which company stopped its maternal RSV vaccine in February due to safety concerns?
Which company stopped its maternal RSV vaccine in February due to safety concerns?
What is the role of the expert groups in the assignment?
What is the role of the expert groups in the assignment?
What is the current status of Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Bavarian Nordic's RSV vaccines for older adults?
What is the current status of Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Bavarian Nordic's RSV vaccines for older adults?
What is the purpose of finding additional scientific sources focused on the group's virus?
What is the purpose of finding additional scientific sources focused on the group's virus?
What is the classical 7-step procedure used for in the assignment?
What is the classical 7-step procedure used for in the assignment?
What is the significance of the advance made by Barney Graham and co-workers in 2013?
What is the significance of the advance made by Barney Graham and co-workers in 2013?
What is a common aspect of the RSV vaccines currently in development?
What is a common aspect of the RSV vaccines currently in development?
What is the expected outcome of the assignment?
What is the expected outcome of the assignment?
What is the expected outcome of the current vaccine trials?
What is the expected outcome of the current vaccine trials?
What is the primary goal for each student at the end of the second tutorial group meeting?
What is the primary goal for each student at the end of the second tutorial group meeting?
What is the task of each expert group?
What is the task of each expert group?
What is the purpose of the 2 multiple choice questions at the end of each presentation?
What is the purpose of the 2 multiple choice questions at the end of each presentation?
How long does each expert group have to prepare their document and presentation?
How long does each expert group have to prepare their document and presentation?
What is the purpose of the document prepared by each expert group?
What is the purpose of the document prepared by each expert group?
What is the primary focus of the study by Sarkander et al. in Nat Rev Immunol?
What is the primary focus of the study by Sarkander et al. in Nat Rev Immunol?
What is the main topic of discussion in the review by Poland et al. in Vaccine?
What is the main topic of discussion in the review by Poland et al. in Vaccine?
What is the focus of the guide to vaccinology by Andrew J. Pollard and Else M. Bijker?
What is the focus of the guide to vaccinology by Andrew J. Pollard and Else M. Bijker?
What is the primary focus of the review by Ed C. Lavelle and Ross W. Ward in Nature Reviews Immunology?
What is the primary focus of the review by Ed C. Lavelle and Ross W. Ward in Nature Reviews Immunology?
What is the main topic of discussion in the review by Cécile Viboud et al.?
What is the main topic of discussion in the review by Cécile Viboud et al.?
What is the primary focus of the study by Bastola et al. in Arch Pharm Res?
What is the primary focus of the study by Bastola et al. in Arch Pharm Res?
What is the key advance made by Barney Graham and co-workers in 2013 that led to the development of new vaccines?
What is the key advance made by Barney Graham and co-workers in 2013 that led to the development of new vaccines?
What is the current status of Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Bavarian Nordic's RSV vaccines for older adults?
What is the current status of Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Bavarian Nordic's RSV vaccines for older adults?
What is the reason why GSK stopped its maternal RSV vaccine in February?
What is the reason why GSK stopped its maternal RSV vaccine in February?
What is the expected outcome of the current vaccine trials?
What is the expected outcome of the current vaccine trials?
What is the benefit of the new vaccines in terms of antibody production?
What is the benefit of the new vaccines in terms of antibody production?
What is the role of the viral surface protein in the development of RSV vaccines?
What is the role of the viral surface protein in the development of RSV vaccines?
What was the primary mechanism by which the inactivated RSV vaccine contributed to airway damage in previous clinical trials?
What was the primary mechanism by which the inactivated RSV vaccine contributed to airway damage in previous clinical trials?
Why are RSV vaccines particularly important for the elderly and infants?
Why are RSV vaccines particularly important for the elderly and infants?
What is the primary outcome of RSV infection in infants?
What is the primary outcome of RSV infection in infants?
What is the primary reason why RSV vaccine development was stalled for decades?
What is the primary reason why RSV vaccine development was stalled for decades?
What is the primary focus of the study by Beyond Binding in infectious diseases?
What is the primary focus of the study by Beyond Binding in infectious diseases?
What is the primary benefit of administering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women?
What is the primary benefit of administering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women?
Which organization provides links to relevant literature on vaccination and immunization?
Which organization provides links to relevant literature on vaccination and immunization?
What is the outcome of the large-scale clinical trials of the two RSV vaccines?
What is the outcome of the large-scale clinical trials of the two RSV vaccines?
What is the primary goal of harnessing the beneficial heterologous effects of vaccination?
What is the primary goal of harnessing the beneficial heterologous effects of vaccination?
Which of the following viruses is not being studied in one of the groups?
Which of the following viruses is not being studied in one of the groups?
What is the primary aspect of vaccination discussed in section 1 of Vaccine Immunology?
What is the primary aspect of vaccination discussed in section 1 of Vaccine Immunology?
What is the primary benefit of understanding the beneficial heterologous effects of vaccination?
What is the primary benefit of understanding the beneficial heterologous effects of vaccination?
What is the primary function of Toll-like receptors in the context of vaccine development?
What is the primary function of Toll-like receptors in the context of vaccine development?
What is the primary advantage of using nasal spray as a route of administration for vaccines?
What is the primary advantage of using nasal spray as a route of administration for vaccines?
What is the primary disadvantage of using live attenuated vaccines?
What is the primary disadvantage of using live attenuated vaccines?
What is the primary mechanism by which viruses infect a host?
What is the primary mechanism by which viruses infect a host?
What is the primary difference between passive and active immunization?
What is the primary difference between passive and active immunization?
What is the primary reason for adding adjuvants to inactivated vaccines?
What is the primary reason for adding adjuvants to inactivated vaccines?
What is the primary purpose of defining general learning goals and specific learning goals per group in the assignment?
What is the primary purpose of defining general learning goals and specific learning goals per group in the assignment?
What is the role of each expert group in the assignment?
What is the role of each expert group in the assignment?
What is the purpose of finding additional scientific sources focused on the group's virus?
What is the purpose of finding additional scientific sources focused on the group's virus?
What is the significance of the 7-step procedure in the assignment?
What is the significance of the 7-step procedure in the assignment?
What is the relationship between the general learning goals and specific learning goals per group?
What is the relationship between the general learning goals and specific learning goals per group?
What is the primary focus of each expert group's document and presentation?
What is the primary focus of each expert group's document and presentation?
