Vical bird flu vaccine stops H5N1, maybe others

02 May 2006

A bird flu vaccine being developed by San Diego-based Vical Incorporated protects mice and ferrets against the feared H5N1 avian influenza virus, the company said on Tuesday. It may also offer potential as a “universal” flu vaccine because it targets parts of the virus that all flu strains have, Vical and researchers testing the shot said. Full Story

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