More than 1,400 experts attended the OPTIONS XII conference in Brisbane, the world’s only scientific meeting focused on influenza. The conference featured speakers from The University of Queensland, including Professor Paul Young and Professor Bronwyn Fredericks. Key takeaways included the potential impact of H5N1 influenza on the dairy industry, the challenges of diagnosing and treating long COVID, the importance of addressing chronic conditions in First Nations communities to reduce viral disease burden, advances in new influenza vaccines, and the emergence of RSV vaccines and treatments. The conference highlighted Australia’s leadership in immunology, vaccine development, and influenza research.
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Global experts gather in Brisbane for scientific meeting dedicated to influenza
