Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that
Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.
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Notable Quotes
"This obviously has potential to remove cold chain dependence, reduce wastage and improve access."
— Prof Saul Faust , Academic
"I can remember taking out vaccines in cool boxes… doing that on really inhospitable roads..."
— Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam , Academic
"Reliable and safe fridge-free vaccines could be a game-changer for global health."
— Dr Bruce Roser , Executive
Key People
Founder of Stablepharma.
He performed some of the trials at the University of Southampton.
Former deputy chief medical officer for England and an advisor to Stablepharma.
Director of the UK-Southeast Asia Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hub.
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Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.
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