Vaccine 4 1 1 for 7-14-2020 - tracking the race to find a cure for the Coronavirus - Covid 19

<p>On this episode of Vaccine 411…can we “fake out” the virus until we find a vaccine?&nbsp;</p><p>First, the latest vaccine news from around the world.</p><p>United States:&nbsp;The CDC and an advisory committee are working on a “ranking system” for a roll-out of any approved vaccine reports The New York Times.&nbsp;The initial plan indicates vital medical and national security officials first, followed by essential workers then high-risk individuals including the elderly and those with underlying conditions.&nbsp;</p><p>The FDA granted “fast tracked” status to Pfizer and German based partner BioNTech for two of their potential vaccines.&nbsp;This will speed up the regulatory process, with potential approval within 6 months.&nbsp;The companies plan to have up to 100 million doses ready by the end of this year.&nbsp;</p><p>Russia:&nbsp;The Gamaleya Institute in Moscow plans to enter Phase III trials with their vaccine candidate in mid-August.&nbsp;41 initial test subjects were involved in the study.&nbsp;The vaccine was proven safe and participants developed an immune response.&nbsp;</p><p>Australia:&nbsp;The University of Queensland and CSL have launched Phase I trials for their vaccine candidate.&nbsp;120 volunteers between 18 and 55 will be injected with the vaccine or a placebo.&nbsp;They will receive 2 doses each and be monitored for a year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>