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Because of the extent of the problem and the lack of safe and effective prophylaxis, market studies suggest that there is a large market for an effective travelers' diarrhea vaccine, potentially exceeding USD 750 million annually. If approved, the Iomai vaccine would be the first vaccine for travelers' diarrhea available in the United States.

About Pandemic Influenza:

Three influenza pandemics have occurred in the 20th century leading to the death of more than 50 million people globally. By US government estimates, pandemic influenza has a greater potential to cause deaths and illnesses than virtually any other natural health threat. Signs of a pandemic influenza have emerged in Southeast Asia, as lethal infections of poultry and humans with avian influenza virus continue. The current virus is now endemic in bird populations, having spread to more than 40 countries and causing the deaths of hundreds of millions of birds. Furthermore, the World Health Organization reports that the number of avian flu cases in humans has reached more than 370 cases in 14 countries.

In November 2005, the US government announced a USD 7.1 billion initiative to prevent and prepare for a pandemic influenza outbreak. In January 2007, Iomai entered into a USD 128 million contract with the US government to develop a dose-sparing patch for use with a pandemic influenza vaccine.

About Japanese Encephalitis:

With over three billion people living in endemic areas, Japanese Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne flaviviral infection, is the leading cause of childhood encephalitis and viral encephalitis in Asia. The Japanese Encephalitis virus remains virulent in this region and has recent
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