V.S. Naipaul's The Enigma of Arrival

in Clark, Robert; Sandru, Cristina (Eds.) The Literary Encyclopedia (2010)

Vacances sans parents; à 16 ans et plus.

Article for general public (2010)

Pour le gtand adolescent, les vacances d'été sonl le moment idéal pour éprouver sa relation de dépendance/indépendance par rapport aux parents.

Vaccin anti-pneumococcique chez l'adulte: comparaison des recommandations et discussion de son intérêt

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2010), 65(4), 191-198

Pneumococcal infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly and high-risk groups. There is a concern about the expansion of pneumococcal drug resistance. A pneumococcal ... [more ▼]

Pneumococcal infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly and high-risk groups. There is a concern about the expansion of pneumococcal drug resistance. A pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine exists, which is epidemiologically adapted and has few side effects. The comparison of vaccine recommendations in six countries shows significant divergences. These can be explained by the few scientific evidence of the current vaccine efficacy. While awaiting a more effective vaccine, the current vaccine has a limited place in the strategies of preventive medicine. [less ▲]

La vaccination a base de mycobacteries: vaincra-t-elle les allergies?

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2003), 58(6), 392-5

In developed countries, the prevalence of tuberculosis has evolved in an opposite direction as to the one of allergy over the last century. The immunological response is mainly Th1 in tuberculosis while ... [more ▼]

In developed countries, the prevalence of tuberculosis has evolved in an opposite direction as to the one of allergy over the last century. The immunological response is mainly Th1 in tuberculosis while it features a Th2 pattern in allergy. Vaccination with BCG in early life is associated with a reduction in the prevalence of allergy later in childhood. In an experimental mouse model of asthma, administration of BCG or killed Mycobacterium vaccae inhibits the sensitisation process as well as the bronchial inflammation and hyperresponsiveness that follows allergen exposure. In children and adolescents suffering from atopic dermatitis, subcutaneous injection of killed Mycobacterium vaccae attenuates the severity of skin lesions. [less ▲]

Vaccination against dermatophytosis in domestic animals : Past, present and future

Conference (2006)

La vaccination anticoquelucheuse chez les adolescents

in Promouvoir la santé à l'école (2009), (27), 3-4

La vaccination contre le virus respiratoire syncytial bovin

in Bulletin des Groupements Techniques Vétérinaires (1999), 5

La vaccination contre les hépatites A et B

in Médecine & Chirurgie Digestives (1998)

Vaccination guidelines: a bridge between official requirements and the daily use of vaccines

in Revue Scientifique et Technique-Office International des Epizooties (2007), 26(2), 511-517

Vaccination guidelines are non-compulsory recommendations which assist the veterinary practitioner to use vaccines efficiently. They complement the official information contained in the shortened form of ... [more ▼]

Vaccination guidelines are non-compulsory recommendations which assist the veterinary practitioner to use vaccines efficiently. They complement the official information contained in the shortened form of the summary of product characteristics that is included in the package insert of the product. The aim of this article is to clarify the role of guidelines and examine how they can improve the use of vaccines in practical conditions. The development of vaccination guidelines is explained. Several issues are discussed: primary vaccination schedule; interference with maternally derived antibodies; duration of immunity; vaccination and ageing. Three guidelines dealing with the vaccination of cats against upper respiratory tract disease are compared, as an example. In conclusion, vaccination guidelines are essential tools to assist veterinarians in good vaccination practices. They fill the gap that exists between the official recommendations included in the regulations and the licensing dossiers and the daily use of the vaccines. [less ▲]

Vaccination strategies against myxomavius infections: are we really doing the best?

in Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde (2010), 134