Canadian Ebola Vaccine to Start Clinical Trials Today

Canadian Ebola Vaccine to Start Clinical Trials Today

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The video discusses the development of vaccines by various companies, focusing on a Canadian company and GlaxoSmithKline. GlaxoSmithKline's vaccine is in advanced testing, aiming to provide doses by January for healthcare workers in Africa. The Canadian vaccine is in early testing, with hopes to scale production. Challenges include producing enough doses quickly, especially for smaller companies like Profectus, and ensuring global distribution if the vaccine proves effective.

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How many vaccines are mentioned to be in human testing or close to it?

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What is the status of the GlaxoSmithKline vaccine mentioned in the text?

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What is the hope for the timeline of the Canadian vaccine's availability?

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What is the main concern regarding the production of the Canadian vaccine?

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What are the challenges mentioned in scaling up the production of the Canadian vaccine?

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