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Perspectives and Positions

The Global Virus Network represents the interests of a worldwide network of virologists seeking to end viral threats through collaborative science. As part of our mission, we publish science-driven information, including perspectives and position statements.

Position Statements

Battling Pandemic Viruses Like Avian Influenza

Authors: Maggie L. Bartlett, PhD, and Sten Vermund, MD, PhD...

‘Triple-demic’ of respiratory illnesses launches vaccination season. Have you gotten yours?

The letter below, written by GVN's president, Dr. Sten Vermund,...

Universal Access to New Vaccines in 2023: A Necessity for Public Health

A Joint Statement by the World Health Network and Global...

Perspectives

COVID / SARS-CoV-2

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Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccines

Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccines March 5, 2021 While the COVID-19...
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Should the Global Community Be Concerned About the South African Variant?

Should the Global Community Be Concerned About the South African...
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COVID-19 and Autoimmunity

COVID-19 and Autoimmunity Are Severe Cases of COVID-19 Related to...
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Update on SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Update on SARS-CoV-2 Variants Efficient Vaccine Distribution is Critical to...
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Emergence and Global Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Variants

Emergence and Global Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Variants With the extended...
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What does it mean to be a COVID-19 Long-Hauler?

What does it mean to be a COVID-19 Long-Hauler? Some...

Perspectives

Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dengue virus: Urgency in our warming world

  Why is this important? In the summer of 2023,...

Multiple Sclerosis: How is it Associated with Epstein-Barr Virus?

In the past, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been associated with...

Exploring the Mystery of Acute Pediatric Non-A-E Hepatitis

Recent outbreaks of non-A, -B, -C, -D, or -E hepatitis...