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Profits and Pride at Stake, the Race for a Vaccine Intensifies

WASHINGTON — Four months after a mysterious new virus began its deadly march around the globe, the search for a vaccine has taken on an intensity never before seen in medical research, with huge implications for public health, the world economy and politics. Seven of the roughly 90 projects being pursued by governments, pharmaceutical makers,… Read More: Profits and Pride at Stake, the Race for a Vaccine… »

Coronavirus UK: Oxford University vaccine trials start this week

Imperial College calls for volunteers aged 18-55 from London, Bristol and Southampton to test potential coronavirus vaccine – and will pay people up to £625 to take part Volunteers asked to come forward to take part in first British human vaccine trial  Matt Hancock said the vaccine will be the best way to beat virus… Read More: Coronavirus UK: Oxford University vaccine trials start this week »

Medical News Today: Giving TB vaccine intravenously boosts efficacy

Experiments in rhesus macaques show that changing the mode of administration of an existing vaccine yields “amazing” results in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). Share on PinterestDelivering the TB vaccine intravenously rather than intradermally may prove significantly more effective. Globally, TB is one of the top 10 causes of death and the leading cause of… Read More: Medical News Today: Giving TB vaccine intravenously boosts efficacy »