Jul 17, 2008
Vical says its DNA vaccine for bird flu works
Corrects test details, paragraph 2.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.
It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.
The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement.
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