Posted on 06/14/2021 12:32:26 PM PDT by RandFan
The U.S. is likely soon to have a fourth vaccine approved for the fight against COVID-19. Novavax just released the results of its Phase 3 clinical trial: Its two-dose vaccine demonstrates 90 percent overall efficacy and 100 percent protection against both moderate and severe COVID-19 disease. The doses are injected three weeks apart.
The company reports that 77 cases of COVID-19 were observed in its clinical trial involving nearly 30,000 participants. Of those cases, 63 occurred in the placebo group and 14 in the vaccine group. "All cases observed in the vaccine group were mild as defined by the trial protocol," notes the company's press release. "Ten moderate cases and four severe cases were observed, all in the placebo group, yielding a vaccine efficacy of 100% against moderate or severe disease." The vaccine's side effects were generally mild.
The Novavax vaccine uses a technology similar to hepatitis and pertussis vaccines, in which copies of viral proteins provoke the immune system to create antibodies that protect people when they are exposed to the actual viruses. In this case, Novavax employs the coronavirus spike protein that the virus uses to infect human cells.
More good news: The vaccine is highly effective against the more transmissible COVID-19 Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant first identified in the U.K., and it is somewhat effective against the B.1.351 (Beta) variant first identified in South Africa.
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Seems like the “emergency” is pretty much over, and we have several vaccines already covered by EUA’s. In fact, we have far more vaccine capacity than we can possibly use in the USA, and will be exporting the vast majority of our vaccines. But I suspect Novavax has been working closely with the FDA, and as long as the trial data is good, they will get the EUA. Covaxin, an Indian vaccine, just got shot down for crappy data in their trial data.
Also this is far different than traditional deactivated or weakened virus vaccines. They basically modified a moth virus to grow SARS-CoV2 spike proteins. They harvest the spike proteins and encapsulate them in nano particles. I’m sure people will claim it turns you into an insect, or worse.
Still not taking it.
Take your ‘variants’ and shove ‘em. This is not even a pandemic anymore.
Were there any other traditional vaccines in test? It is interesting that the traditional approach would be kicked aside, don't you think?
Yes, there are several deactivate viruses out there, mostly Chinese. None approved (EUA) in the USA. India just isn’t up to western standards in running trials. The FDA pretty much told them to rerun the trial using their USA partner, Ocugen.
No, I am not surprised that Chinese and Indian vaccines with questionable trial data are not being approved for EUA’s in the USA. Especially when we already have more vaccine than we can use.
That's deactivated virus VACCINES...
Is this an mRNA shot as well?
“Good, when someone has a severe case of covid they can give them the jab.”
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Good, when one of our police officers is shot in the chest we can have the paramedics put a Kevlar vest on the officer as they take him/her to the emergency room. Brilliant thinking, Robert.
You missed my whole point. I did not say that in earnest, I said it as a retort back to the claims being made, because no one should be taking these jabs.
Still no thanks.
Novavax’s efficacy rate is on par with the two-dose mRNA-based vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna and significantly higher than Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine. But Novavax’s protein-based shots are cheaper and easier to store than its mRNA counterparts, making it an ideal vaccine for developing countries that are struggling to get the pandemic under control. Novavax’s vaccine also requires two shots injected three weeks apart.
“You missed my whole point. I did not say that in earnest, I said it as a retort back to the claims being made, because no one should be taking these jabs.”
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I understood that. By the same token no police officers should wear ballistic “bullet proof” vests. They are frequently uncomfortable to wear.
So, the two are like comparing apples to oranges, at least in my opinion. 8>)
For one may kill you if you accept it, while the other may prevent you from getting killed, if you accept it.
Novavax’s efficacy rate is on par with the two-dose mRNA-based vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna and significantly higher than Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine. But Novavax’s protein-based shots are cheaper and easier to store than its mRNA counterparts, making it an ideal vaccine for developing countries that are struggling to get the pandemic under control. Novavax’s vaccine also requires two shots injected three weeks apart.
Seems to be a fairly clear statement that this is not an mRNA based vaccine. IIRC, they produce the antigen in moth cells that have been altered to produce it.
Perhaps that's not what you meant though.
I still say that the Zelenko Protocol is the best way to deal with the Kungflu. 8>)
Thanks, I was wondering if you had seen something that I had missed. There’s a lot of information coming out, and it’s important to ask questions to get it right.
Agree that Zelenko got it right over a year ago. Others did as well, including Pierre Kory and Paul Merik, but now we’re learning that reasonable chemoprophylaxis also exists. Which is a good thing, with responsible voices calling for a pause on further vaccination for these low-risk cohorts.
Chemoprevention (also chemoprophylaxis) refers to the administration of a medication for the purpose of preventing disease or infection. Which would include hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin. Are there any others that are being talked about?
The FLCCC has quercetin, vit. C, vit. D, and melatonin listed in their “prevention” protocol, along with ivermectin.
As far as I know, the only real evidence that shows a strong pre-exposure prophylactic effect is for HCQ and ivermectin, with ivermectin having a stronger effect.
There have been a couple of studies, mostly from Spain, showing a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and disease progression, but that’s not really prophylaxis.
Of course, there were the observations by practicing psychiatrists in the US and France that patients on SSRI’s were not contracting the virus, which lead to the now-famous JAMA report last November showing that fluvoxamine is a potent early-stage treatment. But unless one needs an SSRI for other reasons, taking one as prophylaxis would have unacceptable side effects. Whereas a course of low-dose Luvox for 14 days isn’t long enough for psychological effects to present. Bit of a digression that.
Perhaps they are just too depressed to get the virus? 8>)
Thanks for the information. 8>)
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