Meeting report and review: Immunological assays and correlates of protection for next-generation influenza vaccines

Abstract

Background: This report summarizes the discussions and conclusions from the “Immunological Assays and Correlates of Protection for Next-Generation Influenza Vaccines” meeting which took place in Siena, Italy, from March 31, 2019, to April 2, 2019. Conclusions: Furthermore, we review current correlates of protection against influenza virus infection and disease and their usefulness for the development of next generation broadly protective and universal influenza virus vaccines.