Jul 02 2008
New Vaccine for Traveler’s Diarrhea
A new vaccine in the form of a skin patch contains E. coli toxins helps to prevent traveler’s diarrhea. It was also found that even those who developed the condition experienced less severe illness with a shorter recovery time.
The consumption of products contaminated with E. coli is the main cause of this condition, affecting about 27 million adult travelers and 210 million children each year. This illness is also the cause of 380,000 deaths in children. Traveler’s diarrhea often lasts about five days and the symptoms are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration.
For effectiveness two doses will be needed. The vaccine utilizes the skin’s active immune system, giving the vaccine its great response. The vaccine is most effective if taken two weeks prior to traveling.
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