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Inovio makes steps towards a universal flu vax
Inovio Pharmaceuticals thinks it is a step closer to the prize with a universal avian flu vax that has triggered protective responses against 6 h5N1 virus in one go in a Phase I clinical trial.
Finland's ArcDia grabs $3.5M to fuel diagnostic test use
ArcDia has raised nearly $3.5 million (2.7 million euros) to fuel expanded use of its mariPOC diagnostic test for respiratory tract infections.
Ampligen-FluMist nasal trial begins
Hemispherx Biopharma's RNA-based adjuvant, Ampligen (rintatolimod), is being tested in a new indication--this time intranasally for the first time in humans along with AstraZeneca's nasal flu vaccine FluMist.
Mucosis nasal flu vaccine shows positive results in animals
Preclinical data published in Vaccine on Dutch biotech Mucosis' nasal flu vaccine showed that it protected mice against infection with the flu virus.
Army researcher develops microemulsion vaccine carrier
A microemulsion vaccine carrier, developed by U.S. Army Maj. Jean M. Muderhwa and presented at Experimental Biology 2012, has the potential to improve the stability of vaccines.
Txt msg reminders swell flu vaccine uptake--gr8!
In the first large, population-based randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of text message vaccine reminders, parents getting a reminder were more likely to take their kids for a flu shot.
AMRI gets research and manufacturing deal for Biota's flu antiviral
AMRI will further develop and manufacture laninamivir, an influenza antiviral, as it pursues an NDA with the FDA.
Narcolepsy spike linked with flu shot
Finnish researchers found that the chance of narcolepsy was much higher in children who received a certain flu vaccine.
Novartis opens doors to $1B vaccine plant
Federal officials have cleared Novartis' North Carolina-based vaccine plant for production of flu vaccines in the event of an influenza outbreak. The $1 billion plant is the first in the U.S. to...
Experts: Video on Delta flights misleading about vaccines
A public service announcement aired on some Delta Air Lines flights is causing controversy. The spot, paid for by the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), advises passengers to wash their
