Potential Zika vaccine protects against pregnancy transmission and testicular damage. For the first time, a research team led has shown that a potential Zika vaccine quickly can protect fetuses against infection as well as protect males against testicular infection and injury. It also prevents a lowered sperm count after one vaccination. Source 2n.
A Zika vaccine could virtually eliminate prenatal infections, model shows. A Zika vaccine could have a substantial effect on mitigating and preventing future Zika virus outbreaks. Through a combination of direct protection and indirect reduction of transmissions, virtual elimination is achievable, even with imperfect vaccine efficacy and coverage, according to a new computer model. Source 3q.