Valneva
Coverage of Valneva in the Nexus archive.
- Experimental vaccine shows promise against dangerous intestinal illness
An experimental vaccine targeting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), a major cause of severe diarrhea, has reached a development milestone and was licensed to Valneva. Researchers at the University of Bergen and Norwegian Research Center (NORCE) developed the technology, which shows promise in eliciting protective immune responses in children. The vaccine remains in development, requiring further trials and regulatory approval before public availability.
- Would Hunters Take a Lyme Disease Vaccine? We Asked
Pfizer and Valneva plan to seek approval for a new Lyme disease vaccine, following the failure of a 1990s vaccine due to lawsuits and public fear. A survey of hunters, a high-risk group for tick exposure, found mixed reactions, with some expressing interest and others seeking more information about safety and effectiveness.