Experimental TB Vaccine Looks Promising.

[RobertReny]

Usually, the BCG vaccine is given to children in nations with a high prevalence rate of TB but not for adults because efficacy varies.

The new vaccine was tested on patients who had the latent form of tuberculosis (TB)

Approximately 3,300 individuals participated in the study, with 1,626 of them getting two doses of the experimental vaccine, while others receiving placebo

The researchers reported last year that 10 of the vaccinated participants and 22 of the unvaccinated participants had developed the active form of tuberculosis (TB), which increased this year.

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[hottchoc]

Hi Robert, where there is on going research, there is always going to be hope of a cure. And this latest research supporting some promising results is very exciting! I know it’s at it’s early stage, but even so we must believe in this because luck is not enough in dodging TB. I know, it got me!

Thank you for sharing this new and exciting development - and well done to all involved in it!!