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The US Has 3 Covid Vaccines—Testing New Ones Is Complicated

The push abroad raises fresh concerns over clinical trials exploiting economically developing nations. Vaxart, maker of a potential Covid vaccine that comes in tablet form, is gearing up for a Phase II trial. The company plans to consult foreign ministries of health and ethics committees to set up ethical trials. That might include a crossover study that guarantees the vaccine for all participants, says Sean Tucker, the company’s chief scientific officer.