Combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine getting closer to reality

Combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine getting closer to reality
Pharmaceutical firm Moderna is making vital progress on a mixed vaccine for each COVID-19 and influenza.

The medical big says section two of its analysis into the mix jab has proven constructive outcomes.

”We are excited to move combination respiratory vaccines into phase three development and look forward to partnering with public health officials to address the significant seasonal threat posed to people by these viruses,” Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel stated in a press release.

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Medical employee prepareing influenza vaccine for vaccination (Getty)

“Combination vaccines offer an important opportunity to improve consumer and provider experience, increase compliance with public health recommendations, and deliver value for healthcare systems.”

Herd immunity to the flu might be achieved if 55 per cent of residents beneath 65 get the shot. Current vaccination numbers sit at 25 per cent.

A mass vaccination blitz would price the federal government $81 million, the report says, whereas delivering a large $1.3 billion in financial advantages.

There are at the moment 2217 energetic COVID-19 instances throughout New South Wales, and an extra 1581 influenza instances within the state, in accordance with NSW Health.

Source: www.9news.com.au