Avian influenza vaccination not a long term solution

Today’s ever increasing prevalence of Avian influenza, in particular the H5N8 subtype, shows the weak spots of the poultry industry. Unfortunately a vaccine has not been made available, but no doubt this will change in 2015. An effective inoculation programme will bring sighs of relief and once again a feeling of security will prevail. Is this the answer? Maybe short term, but certainly not long term. The flaring up of a new subtype of avian influenza resulted in havoc in many countries in the