BLUF
The vaccine currently in development is designed to activate the immune system and provide protection against potentially harmful infections acquired in hospital settings.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- 90,000+ Americans die yearly from healthcare-associated infections.
- No vaccines for antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" exist.
- New vaccine activates the immune system upon hospital admission.
- Consists of three ingredients, two approved already.
- Next step: clinical trials with healthy volunteers