Investigational Lassa Fever Vaccine Shows Promise in First-in-Human Phase 1 Trial

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Published: 2026-06-21
Category: health
Source: Contagion Live
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An investigational dual vaccine for Lassa fever and rabies has demonstrated significant immunogenicity and a favorable safety profile in a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial. The vaccine, vectored with inactivated rabies, showed a more than fourfold increase in antibodies against both Lassa virus glycoprotein complex and rabies glycoprotein in all participants who received two doses.

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