What is the vaccine for Hendra virus?

What is the vaccine for Hendra virus?

In August 2015 the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) announced it has now fully registered the Hendra virus vaccine , Equivac® HeV, following a detailed assessment process, with the vaccine meeting every assessment criteria for registration.

Is there a vaccine for Hendra virus for humans?

There is no cure, human vaccine or specific medical treatment for Hendra virus. A vaccine for horses has been available since 2012. The best defence is avoiding contact with an infected horse.

How long does the Hendra vaccine last?

Research has shown that the vaccine protects horses from Hendra virus for up to six months following an initial course of two vaccinations.

Does Hendra virus exist in Australia?

These findings show that all areas in Australia where flying-foxes and horses co-exist are at risk of Hendra virus spillover. In October 2021 a horse infected with Hendra virus variant (HeV-g2) was detected in the Newcastle area of NSW.

What kind of vaccine is the Hendra vaccine?

Equivac HeV Hendra virus vaccine contains soluble forms of G glycoprotein (sG) of Hendra virus, adjuvented with an immunostimulating complex. It does not contain any live or inactivated virus.

How much does Hendra vaccine cost?

The cost of the Hendra vaccine ranges between $100 and $200 per injection, which has been a deterrent factor for many horse owners.

Is Hendra vaccination compulsory?

Hendra vaccination is not mandatory under NSW legislation. The decision to make vaccination compulsory in order to attend an event is a business risk decision for the organising event managers.

Why did Hendra virus emerge in Australia?

Hendra virus (HeV) was first identified in 1994 after a fatal respiratory disease occurred in horses and humans in Australia (1,2). Fruit bats (Pteropus spp.) are the natural reservoir (3). Eleven bat-to-horse spillovers have now been identified, with 4 resulting in horse-to-human transmission.

How do humans catch Hendra virus?

Hendra virus is transmitted to people through close contact with infected horses or their body fluids. The most likely mode of transmission is via droplet or contact transmission, with substantial direct exposure, from respiratory secretions or blood to mucous membranes or nonintact skin of humans.

What does Hendra virus do to humans?

Hendra virus symptoms in people Fever, cough, sore throat, headache and tiredness are common initial symptoms. Meningitis or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) can develop, causing headache, high fever, and drowsiness, and sometimes convulsions and coma. Hendra virus infection can be fatal.

When was the last case of Hendra virus?

The natural reservoir for Hendra virus has since been identified as the flying fox (bats of the genus Pteropus). Since 1994 and as of 2013, Hendra virus infections in humans remain rare; only seven cases have been reported.

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