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Oral spray vaccine prevents UTIs for up to 9 years

The Independent — April 7, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

Summary: A British trial found that an oral spray vaccine can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) for up to nine years. In a study with 89 patients, 54% remained UTI-free for nine years after using the vaccine, with an average infection-free period of 54.7 months. The vaccine, MV140, developed by Immunotek, contains four bacterial species and is considered safe and effective. The research was presented at the EAU Congress.

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    Oral spray vaccine prevents UTIs for up to 9 years (ABC News)
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    MV140 oral spray vaccine for UTI shows long-term efficacy (Onmanorama)
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    Oral spray vaccine MV140 prevents recurrent UTIs for years (Connected to India)
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    Uromune vaccine shows promise in preventing recurring UTIs long-term (The Mirror)
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    Oral spray vaccine MV140 prevents recurrent UTIs long-term (Cosmos)
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    Oral spray vaccine prevents recurring UTIs for up to 9 years (The Telegraph)
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