A “VACCINE in a pill” promises to revolutionise our Covid armoury.
The no-jab treatment triggers a robust immune response in the nose and throat — our first line of defence against the virus.
Vaxart boss Dr Sean Tucker hailed the ‘antibody potential’
Fresh trial data shows the pill can last up to a year and work against several variants.
Experts said that it could be the first to offer “sterilising” immunity — stopping an individual from catching the virus.
They also hope the pill, from US firm Vaxart, could be much better at stopping spread.
Larger trials are planned, with the tablet potentially on the market in late 2023.
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