The WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza at the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) in Melbourne is part of the World Health Organization Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS). The network was established in 1947 to monitor the frequent changes in influenza viruses with the aim of reducing the impact of influenza through the use of vaccines containing currently circulating strains.
Together with the WHO Collaborating Centres in Atlanta, Beijing, London and Tokyo, we are responsible for analysing influenza viruses currently circulating in the human population in different countries around the world. This information is used by the WHO to make recommendations on appropriate viruses to be included in annual seasonal influenza vaccines for the northern and southern hemispheres. We also undertake research, training and regional capacity building activities related to influenza.
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We received 101 samples during April 2013
See who has submitted samples to the Centre on our interactive
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Primer sequences for avian influenza A(H7N9) virus
Primer sequences for avian influenza A(H7N9) viruses are now available from the Centre.
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Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis workshop
The Centre recently hosted a for scientists and staff from regional National Influenza Centres.
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