Yes we’re trying, we’re receiving many emails each day from those saying they won’t take mRNA but will ours because of their familiarity with the yeast technology, similar to the recomb hepatitis B vaccine given to children and adults in US for decades + it’s a vegan vaccine…
Problem is the US Govt Covid vaccine strategy is built entirely around mRNA and support for pharma companies, so in this current environment we don’t have entry for the US. Even though I think our vaccine could help to close the vaccine equity gap. But it’s a tough space in US
We’ve even received pleas from US military commanders saying our vaccine could help prevent attrition among recruits, but we would need help and interest from the US Govt
@PeterHotez IMO, "entirely" isn't correct, Dr. Hotez. Johnson & Johnson vaccine does not use messenger RNA and is available (although CDC does say mRNA is "preferred").
@PeterHotez What would happen if you submitted an EUA request to @US_FDA ???
@PeterHotez What about OWS' support of Novavax? If the FDA doesn't give it EUA soon, I'll reluctantly agree with you, but if it does, then hopefully it will fill the gap...
@PeterHotez I’m fully vaccinated & boosted,but I wld like to try your “old fashioned” vaccine instead of a “new fancy” one. I was EXTREMELY sick after my 2nd Pfizer for 4+ days, & I was even more & longer sick after Pfizer booster. I wld love to try your vaccine! Please make it possible!
@PeterHotez You need to articulate this point next time you are on cnn or msnbc. People need to know.
@PeterHotez I think there's a place in America for a non-mRNA vaccine. Some of the vaccine hesitant would consider it.
@PeterHotez If they are determined to get everyone vaccinated they better consider a vaccine such as yours or Novavax. Waiting patiently but waiting.
@PeterHotez So how 'bout a clinic in Mexico or Canada. Or put one on a barge outside the 3 mile limit...