Bavarian Nordic Announces Additional Positive Data from a Phase 2 Study of its Universal RSV Vaccine

Bavarian Nordic (OMX: BAVA) today announced additional positive data from its 421 patient, Phase 2 study investigating the safety and immune effects of its universal RSV vaccine, MVA-BN RSV in an older adult population.

As quoted in the press release:

“The presence of mucosal IgA in vaccinated subjects is a truly encouraging, demonstrating that our vaccine is performing as intended. The ability to fight off a severe RSV infection wanes as individuals get older. Observing a booster effect in this elderly population gives us additional confidence that protection against RSV may be possible in this at-risk population using our vaccine. With a mortality rate on par with influenza, the need for an RSV vaccine remains significant,” said Paul Chaplin, President and CEO of Bavarian Nordic.

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