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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Major breakthrough in vaccine development for deadly virus with 75% fatality rate

A vaccine for the lethal Nipah virus is set for phase two trials in a major breakthrough towards preventing deadly outbreaks.

Nipah virus is a life-threatening disease that currently has no approved vaccine or treatment, and can be fatal in up to 75 per cent of cases.

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