# GMO vaccine in SA

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/gmovaccineinsouthafrica/
- Published: 2019-05-14T10:56:15+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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# Application for the intended use of GMO vaccine in South Africa.

According to South African law, public comment is required to approve or deny GlaxoSmithKline
Biological’s application for their intended trial of a GMO vaccine on infants aged
6 and 7 months in South Africa with the aim to have an affordable means to prevent
RSV. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified RSV as a global health issue.
Please take the time to read the related documents and info further down on this
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## INFO AND DOCUMENTS

[Why do we need to target RSV with a vaccine?](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/gmovaccineinsouthafrica/𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗰𝘆/)

Download the [ACBIO booklet on GM Human Vaccines in SA](https://acbio.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/gmvaccinesbooklet.pdf)

Download the [GMO Presentation by the DTi](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20191403/GMOS-presentation-DTi.pdf)

Download the [Genetically Modified Organisms Act](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20191402/GMO-Act.pdf)

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