In Russia, trials have begun for a meningococcal vaccine against five virus strains.
Feb. 22, 2023
The Russian pharmaceutical company "Pharm Aid" has announced the start of clinical trials for a next-generation meningococcal vaccine that protects against five virus strains.
According to RIA Novosti, citing the company, the studies will be conducted in stages with the participation of volunteers of all ages, including children aged 9-12 months. The drug is administered intramuscularly.
It is specified that the vaccine protects against the most common meningococci in the world, belonging to serogroups A, C, W, Y, and X.
Andrey Pozdnyakov, an infectious disease doctor and chief physician of the clinical diagnostic laboratory LLC "Invitro-Siberia," previously commented on the news about the creation of a vaccine against the dangerous RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infection in Russia.