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Dynavax Technologies Corporation
Dynavax Presents Additional Phase 3 Data for HEPLISAVTM Hepatitis B Vaccine at DDW Medical Conference
June 24th, 2009
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq:DVAX) today presented additional Phase 3 clinical data for HEPLISAVTM hepatitis B vaccine in a poster session at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) medical conference in Chicago. In addition to meeting its primary endpoint in this Phase 3 trial as previously reported, HEPLISAV provided more rapid and increased seroprotection against hepatitis B viral infection and with fewer doses than the licensed vaccine. The data show the differences to be particularly significant in the subset of subjects over 40 years of age who are usually less likely to respond to immunization. "Vaccination is critical for the prevention of hepatitis B viral...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-06-24)
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