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First Human Trial for Fentanyl Vaccine Begins
The first human trial for a fentanyl overdose vaccine has begun, aiming to proactively block the drug's effects before it reaches the brain. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid, often unknowingly mixed into other drugs, and is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. Unlike reactionary ...
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First Major Fentanyl Vaccine Trial Begins
A clinical trial is underway for a novel vaccine that trains the immune system to block fentanyl from reaching the brain, preventing its euphoric and deadly effects before they start. Fentanyl is extremely potent and often a hidden adulterant in street drugs, making accidental overdoses common, a...
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