This was the reaction of a renowned doctor to the information from the World Health Organization (WHO) that as of February 25, 2023, human infections due to influenza A (H5N1) or “bird” influenza are again registered in 23 countries. of the world. world. This disease has symptoms similar to the common cold. Children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases are at risk.
“Are we ready? Yes, we have learned to prepare a new vaccine every year,” said Gennady Onishchenko. He clarified that with the appearance of a new strain, mainly pandemic, the country learned very quickly to make diagnoses, without which it is impossible to make a diagnosis. At the same time, the scientist did not rule out the possibility of a new pandemic, noting that they have a certain frequency.
“We know how to make a diagnosis, we know how to make a vaccine. The only thing that there can be doubts, they are more theoretical, will we have medicines in our hands at this time that will treat the sick if they have not been vaccinated, if there is no immunity”, gave hope the expert.
