Is it possible to prevent Ebola hemorrhagic fever? Is there a vaccine for Ebola hemorrhagic fever?
The main way to prevent getting Ebola hemorrhagic fever is to not travel to
areas where it is endemic and by staying away from any patients who may have
the disease. Medical caregivers may protect themselves from becoming affected by
strict adherence to barriers to the virus (wearing gloves, gowns, goggles, and a
mask). Currently, there is no vaccine available against the Ebola virus strains
that cause Ebola hemorrhagic fever in humans.
What is the latest research on Ebola hemorrhagic fever?
Research on developing a vaccine against Ebola viruses is ongoing; successful
vaccines have been developed that work in experimental animals (mice and guinea
pigs but not against macaques monkeys). With new and larger outbreaks of Ebola
hemorrhagic fever possible, researchers are intensely working to develop an
effective vaccine utilizing genetically modified viruses, recombinant viruses,
and inactivated Ebola viruses. Unfortunately, none are currently available.
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