Breakthrough in next-generation polio vaccine. It is safer and cheaper

A more affordable and safer polio vaccine could soon be available, according to a study led by the University of Leeds. ALL ABOUT THE NEW BREAKTHROUGH VACCINE The new virus-like particles vaccine offers a safer and cheaper alternative to inactivated polio vaccine and oral polio vaccine. “This research brings us closer to a cost-effective and safe vaccine that can be produced by developing countries to ensure long-term global polio eradication,” he said. With ongoing collaborations between researchers, vaccine manufacturers, and global health organisations, experts believe that a new polio vaccine could soon become a reality, ensuring a future where polio remains eradicated.