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Breakthrough Vaccine Offers Cattle Protection Against H5N1

1/20/2025

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Researchers at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana have made significant strides in the fight against the avian influenza H5N1 virus, developing an experimental vaccine for U.S. cattle. Their findings reveal that just one dose provides effective protection, surpassing older vaccine designs. This innovative repRNA/LION technology, previously utilized in a COVID-19 vaccine in India, is now gearing up for clinical trials targeting other viral diseases.

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Researchers at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana have made significant strides in the fight against the avian influenza H5N1 virus, developing an experimental vaccine for U.S. cattle. Their findings reveal that just one dose provides effective protection, surpassing older vaccine designs. This innovative repRNA/LION technology, previously utilized in a COVID-19 vaccine in India, is now gearing up for clinical trials targeting other viral diseases.