02-17-2022, 01:59 PM
(02-17-2022, 01:34 PM)ac3r Wrote: Novavax - the only vaccine being produced in Canada - was finally approved for use in adults: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronaviru...-1.5785244
The vaccine has interesting technology which sets it apart from other mainstream vaccines: https://www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/moths-...cine-works
This vaccine may be particularly useful in developing nations due to the fact it does not require highly specific refrigeration. Hopefully the factory in Montreal can begin producing ASAP and distribute it to countries in need as part of the worldwide COVAX campaign.
This might help some of the anti-vax (who really are anti-mRNA) folks to get the vaccine. I'd give it 6 months before they start injecting themselves, just to ensure safety (after the Astra-Zeneca fiasco).
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/s...bunit.html
Claims that it is 90% effective against illness, and 100% effective against serious illness. If this holds true, it would be significantly better than anything we have right now, and might be good enough for everyone to feel good about lifting restrictions entirely.