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Could Vaxart's Vaccine Pill Help to End the Pandemic?

Alex Carchidi, The Motley Fool
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Could Vaxart's Vaccine Pill Help to End the Pandemic?
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Let's take a quick look at how Vaxart's project might be a game-changer. There are two things in Vaxart's favor regarding the chances of its pill being a pandemic-ending tool. Unlike the jabs produced by Pfizer and Moderna, Vaxart's oral tablet doesn't require skilled staff or syringes to administer, nor does it require specialized refrigerators to keep the vaccine stable.

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