A new article by ISRV Chair Professor Maria Zambon and ISRV Deputy Chair Professor Frederick Hayden has been published in JAMA, examining the emerging K variant of influenza A(H3N2) and the response to this evolving threat
The article explores the characteristics and potential implications of the variant, alongside countermeasure strategies including vaccine effectiveness, antiviral use, and non-pharmaceutical interventions.
It provides timely insight for researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals monitoring influenza virus evolution and seasonal risk.
The publication in JAMA highlights the importance of this surveillance work and its relevance to the global respiratory virus community.
The full article is available on the JAMA website.


