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How Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines Work
www.cdc.govtargets for vaccines. What is a viral vector vaccine? A viral vector vaccine uses a harmless version of a different virus, called a “vector,” to deliver information to the body that helps it protect you. How does the vaccine work? The vaccine teaches your body how to make copies of the spike proteins. If you are exposed to the real virus
10. Vector and pest control - WHO
www.who.intSerious cases of viral vector-borne infections, such as dengue and yellow fever, require careful clinical management, combined with symptomatic treatment. If these are not available, vector control becomes even more important. The success of vector control will depend on reducing the density and longevity of
How Adenovirus-based vaccines work - Michigan
www.michigan.govAdenovirus-based vaccines are a type of viral vector vaccine and are a product of decades of study by medical scientists. Adenovirus-based vaccines are being used in clinical and pre-clinical trials against HIV, Ebola virus, Zika virus, influenza virus and others. Viral vectors have been studied for gene therapy, to treat