First Ebola Vaccine Granted Conditional Approval

First Ebola Vaccine Granted Conditional Approval

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The European Commission has approved the first Ebola vaccine, Servo, which is 97.5% effective for adults. Ebola symptoms include fever and hemorrhaging, spreading through bodily fluids. The virus has killed over 13,000 in Africa since 2013. Merck's CEO highlights the vaccine's development as a global scientific milestone. Over 250,000 doses are used in the Congo's current outbreak, with over 3,000 cases and 2,100 deaths, marking it as the largest outbreak since 2013-2016.

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What is the effectiveness rate of the Ebola vaccine known as Servo?

99%

85%

90%

97.5%

2.

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Which organization approved the marketing of the first Ebola vaccine?

European Commission

African Union

World Health Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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What is the significance of the European Commission's approval of the Ebola vaccine?

It is a testament to the power of science and collaboration.

It is the first vaccine approved for children under 18.

It marks the first time a vaccine has been approved for any virus.

It was developed solely by Merck without any collaboration.

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How many doses of the Ebola vaccine has Merck submitted for the current outbreak?

250,000 doses

200,000 doses

150,000 doses

100,000 doses

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As of the latest report, how many confirmed Ebola cases were there in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

2,000 cases

4,000 cases

3,000 cases

1,500 cases