Researchers use salmonella to deliver oral DNA vaccines; Inviragen and the International Vaccine Institute strengthen partnership;

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> Researchers use self-destructing salmonella to deliver oral DNA vaccines. Story

> Astellas Pharma launched in Japan the Quattrovac subcutaneous injection syringe, which delivers a combined vaccine for the prevention of pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis. Story

> The Sabin Vaccine Institute started Part II of its Phase I clinical trial of its Na-GST-1 vaccine candidate, a human hookworm vaccine. Release

> Immatics' renal cancer vaccine IMA901 completed Phase III patient recruitment and was granted U.S. orphan drug designation by the FDA. Release

And Finally... Inviragen and the International Vaccine Institute announced a collaboration to assess the total health burden of dengue cases in Colombia and Thailand. Report