Avian flu vaccine against H5N1 strain to be tested on humans next year after promising tests on birds, Vietnam

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Article Date: 11 Oct 2005 - 17:00 PDT

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After carrying out successful bird flu vaccine tests on birds, Vietnam will probably carry out tests on humans next year. The vaccine protects against the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the most virulent one. Tests started in April, 2005. Results have been successful on monkeys as well.

The vaccine has been developed by Vietnam's National Institute for Hygiene and Epidemiology. It is applying to authorities for trials on humans. It is also seeking approval for the production of vaccines.

Vietnam has vaccinated over 27 million birds in 30 towns and cities.

Vietnam is carrying out a comprehensive detoxification and disinfection program on poultry farms throughout the country.

The country has had 64 human bird flu infections and 21 deaths.

Written by: Christian Nordqvist
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