Why get vaccinated against the flu every year? Understand the role of... IOC in defining the formulation of the immunizing agent
The national vaccination campaign began on March 28th in various regions of the country.
The national vaccination campaign began on March 28th in various regions of the country.
Study identifies influenza virus variations in 2025 and confirms vaccine efficacy.
The research evaluated more than 106 samples, identified the circulation of different subgroups of the virus, and reinforced the importance of surveillance and vaccination.
The research evaluated more than 106 samples, identified the circulation of different subgroups of the virus, and reinforced the importance of surveillance and vaccination.
Subclade K of the influenza virus identified for the first time in Brazil.
The influenza A (H3N2) lineage was detected in an imported case in Pará, based on genomic analysis performed by the Laboratory of Respiratory Viruses, Exanthematous Diseases, Enteroviruses and Viral Emergencies of [State Name]. IOC/Fiocruzi
The influenza A (H3N2) lineage was detected in an imported case in Pará, based on genomic analysis performed by the Laboratory of Respiratory Viruses, Exanthematous Diseases, Enteroviruses and Viral Emergencies of [State Name]. IOC/Fiocruzi
Contributions to combating polio and respiratory viruses
Institute participated in poliovirus preparation simulation and webinar on Covid-19 and influenza
Institute participated in poliovirus preparation simulation and webinar on Covid-19 and influenza
Article warns of influenza surveillance in pig farming areas
Publication in 'Nature Communications' details eight cases of human infection by swine influenza virus detected in Brazil between 2020 and 2023
Publication in 'Nature Communications' details eight cases of human infection by swine influenza virus detected in Brazil between 2020 and 2023
Institute contributes to formulating strategies against epidemics caused by influenza viruses of animal origin
At the Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit, experts discussed vaccines and surveillance of these pathogens
At the Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit, experts discussed vaccines and surveillance of these pathogens
Action in influenza and Covid-19 surveillance gains international recognition
Honor was granted by PAHO in celebration of ten years of the surveillance network for severe acute respiratory infections in the Americas
Honor was granted by PAHO in celebration of ten years of the surveillance network for severe acute respiratory infections in the Americas
Institute works to clarify cases of variant influenza infection of swine origin
The patient, a 49-year-old man from the city of Toledo, Paraná, had no health complications
The patient, a 49-year-old man from the city of Toledo, Paraná, had no health complications
Institute works to clarify a case of death from swine influenza in Paraná
Complementary analyzes detected infection by the influenza A(H1N1)v virus
Complementary analyzes detected infection by the influenza A(H1N1)v virus
Leader of the Global Influenza Program highlights the importance of epidemiological and laboratory surveillance developed in IOC
WHO delegation visited the Institute's laboratory that contributes to the monitoring of the virus
WHO delegation visited the Institute's laboratory that contributes to the monitoring of the virus
Virologist comments on monitoring and responding to H5N1 avian influenza
Active in preparing for various health emergencies related to respiratory viruses, IOC is part of the World Health Organization's influenza surveillance network
Active in preparing for various health emergencies related to respiratory viruses, IOC is part of the World Health Organization's influenza surveillance network
Institute participates in meeting to strengthen surveillance and response to emergencies caused by animal influenza
In view of the recent outbreaks of H5N1 in birds and mammals, a meeting organized by PAHO identified the main aspects for fighting the virus
In view of the recent outbreaks of H5N1 in birds and mammals, a meeting organized by PAHO identified the main aspects for fighting the virus
Research identifies influenza virus in penguins in Antarctica
Scientists stress the importance of bird flu surveillance on the continent. Fioantar Project investigates the occurrence of pathogens in the region
Scientists stress the importance of bird flu surveillance on the continent. Fioantar Project investigates the occurrence of pathogens in the region
Laboratories of IOC receive a visit from the CDC
US agency team discussed cooperation in respiratory virus surveillance and microbial resistance
US agency team discussed cooperation in respiratory virus surveillance and microbial resistance
Fiocruz, PAHO and CDC promote training for Caribbean countries
Training addressed molecular diagnosis and epidemiology of Influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2
Training addressed molecular diagnosis and epidemiology of Influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2
Summer and prevention: learn how to avoid infections
Season favors the life cycle of Aedes, transmitter of dengue, chikungunya and Zika. The period has been marked by the intense circulation of respiratory viruses, such as Covid-19 and influenza.
Season favors the life cycle of Aedes, transmitter of dengue, chikungunya and Zika. The period has been marked by the intense circulation of respiratory viruses, such as Covid-19 and influenza.
H3N2 Darwin: learn more about the type of influenza virus circulating in the country
Regional outbreaks of flu in an atypical period raised the alert for the infection. Basic prevention care is the same used for the new coronavirus. Watch the video
Regional outbreaks of flu in an atypical period raised the alert for the infection. Basic prevention care is the same used for the new coronavirus. Watch the video
#TBTdoIOC: Special published on Thursdays, in commemoration of the Institute's 120th anniversary, recalling important events in the Unit's history
Acting on the front line against the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic is the first memory
Acting on the front line against the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic is the first memory
Why get vaccinated against the flu?
Expert explains how vaccination of groups recommended by the Ministry of Health can contribute to the health system facing the coronavirus pandemic in 2020
Expert explains how vaccination of groups recommended by the Ministry of Health can contribute to the health system facing the coronavirus pandemic in 2020
Hermann Schatzmayr: ten years without the virologist exponent
Institute recalls the professional trajectory of the scientist who trained generations of students and left a legion of admirers
Institute recalls the professional trajectory of the scientist who trained generations of students and left a legion of admirers
Fiocruz identifies new variant of influenza virus in Brazil
Microorganism that causes influenza in pigs was detected in a patient from Paraná. Ministry of Health and WHO were notified. There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission
Microorganism that causes influenza in pigs was detected in a patient from Paraná. Ministry of Health and WHO were notified. There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission
Influenza virus surveillance
The study 'Evolution of seasonal influenza A viruses in Brazil: mutations and rearrangements' was carried out by the recent doctor Priscila da Silva Born, from the Graduate Program in Tropical Medicine
The study 'Evolution of seasonal influenza A viruses in Brazil: mutations and rearrangements' was carried out by the recent doctor Priscila da Silva Born, from the Graduate Program in Tropical Medicine
Fiocruz is part of the curating team of the international platform
GISAID platform promotes rapid data sharing and helps researchers around the world understand the evolution and spread of viruses
GISAID platform promotes rapid data sharing and helps researchers around the world understand the evolution and spread of viruses
Influenza pandemic: ten years later. How to act in the face of the inevitable?
Experts comment on the origins, possible impacts and preparedness measures for pandemic forms of the Influenza virus, which have the potential for rapid global spread
Experts comment on the origins, possible impacts and preparedness measures for pandemic forms of the Influenza virus, which have the potential for rapid global spread
Genetic sequencing to strengthen influenza virus surveillance in the Americas
Specialists from ten countries in the region participated in a course promoted by IOC in partnership with PAHO/WHO and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Specialists from ten countries in the region participated in a course promoted by IOC in partnership with PAHO/WHO and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
In search of new drugs and insecticides
Winning theses of the 2018 Alexandre Peixoto Prize present contributions to fly control, development of antivirals and therapies against mycosis
Winning theses of the 2018 Alexandre Peixoto Prize present contributions to fly control, development of antivirals and therapies against mycosis
Publication portrays impacts of the Spanish flu in Rio de Janeiro
The role of scientist Carlos Chagas in responding to the disease is reported in a book on the great influenza pandemic, which completes a century in 2018. The work is available for free download
The role of scientist Carlos Chagas in responding to the disease is reported in a book on the great influenza pandemic, which completes a century in 2018. The work is available for free download
Influenza: one vaccine per year
Production of the vaccine against the flu includes permanent studies on the global circulation of the virus. Find out how Brazil contributes to this effort and understand the importance of annual vaccination
Production of the vaccine against the flu includes permanent studies on the global circulation of the virus. Find out how Brazil contributes to this effort and understand the importance of annual vaccination
Researchers warn of flu care
The drop in temperature during the autumn and winter months favors infection by Influenza viruses. Learn more about the types of viruses in circulation and how to act to reduce contagion and transmission
The drop in temperature during the autumn and winter months favors infection by Influenza viruses. Learn more about the types of viruses in circulation and how to act to reduce contagion and transmission
Training for molecular diagnosis of the influenza virus
Laboratory of IOC hosted an international course promoted by the Pan American Health Organization, which brought together around 25 specialists from ten countries in the Americas
Laboratory of IOC hosted an international course promoted by the Pan American Health Organization, which brought together around 25 specialists from ten countries in the Americas
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