Burn vaccine developed
(N.Z.P A -Reuter —Copyright) LONDON.
British scientists have developed a fast-acting vaccine that offers hope of saving thousands of people throughout the world who die every year from accidental burns.
The vaccine, administered as soon as the victim arrives at hospital, appears to effectively combat the worst killer in serious burn cases—infection.
Burn patients are especially vulnerable to infection because the shock of the accident lowers the body’s defence mechanism and the injury often exposes a large surface area to germs.
The vaccine stimulates the body’s defensive anti-bodies and builds up a high degree of immunity within 24 hours, according to scientists of the Government-backed Medical Research Council. The vaccine has been a complete success in treating animals and early indications suggest it will do the same for humans. Trials on patients will shortly begin in India which has many such accidents.
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Press, Volume CXVI, Issue 34130, 17 April 1976, Page 22
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145Burn vaccine developed Press, Volume CXVI, Issue 34130, 17 April 1976, Page 22
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