Influenza A virus H5N1 vaccine(Medicago, Inc.)

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity in healthy adult subjects of an investigational vaccine being developed for the prevention of pandemic influenza. The vaccine, identified as H5-VLP + GLA-AF, consists of a recombinant influenza virus H5 protein (hemagglutinin from A/Indonesia/5/2005) produced in a plant-based expression system assembling into virus-like particles together with the adjuvant GLA-AF.

The primary objective is to assess the immunogenicity and safety and tolerability of two consecutive doses of H5 VLP Influenza vaccine given 21 days apart, at three dose levels: in part A: 20 µg, 30 µg and 45 µg combined with Alhydrogel® 1%, or 45 µg without Alhydrogel®, compared to the placebo, (100mM phosphate buffer + 150mM NaCl + 0.01% Tween 80).