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2022-06-08T13:03:51.002Z
Professor of Virology, Chief Researcher, National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology named after N.F. Gamalei Anatoly Altshtein commented on the statement of the Minister of Health of Russia Mikhail Murashko about the ongoing testing of a new smallpox vaccine in the country, as well as drugs against this disease.
The expert recalled that there is a smallpox vaccine.
“This vaccine has not been widely used since the 80s.
Over 40 years have passed.
During this time, the technology for preparing vaccines has changed significantly.
The new vaccine may have fewer side effects," Altstein said.
Earlier, Murashko announced the testing of a new vaccine and medicine against smallpox.
Source: russiart
