What Is Ebola Virus?
10. Are There Any Known Vaccines?
While there is not an approved vaccine, researchers are testing a potential vaccine, rVSV-ZEBOV. The original trial involved nearly 12,000 people in 2015. Out of the almost 6,000 people who received the vaccine, none developed the Ebola virus. The rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine is now being used in the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with positive results so far.
The Ebola virus is a rare and deadly disease that most often occurs in the continent of Africa. The transmission of the virus is from animal-to-human and then person-to-person. While survival rates are low, researchers and medical professionals are making progress with a potential vaccine. If you are experiencing symptoms of the virus and have come into contact with infected person’s or been in the vicinity of an outbreak, contact your doctor immediately.
