New vaccine could fight deadly lassa fever – first human trial underway
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This study tests a new vaccine to prevent Lassa fever, a serious viral illness. About 55 healthy adults will receive two doses of the vaccine to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response. The vaccine uses a modified rabies virus to deliver the Lassa antigen, and may also …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wilbur Chen, MD, MS • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Apr 22, 2026 16:00 UTC