Paul Hunter
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“There is some evidence that this vaccine could have some value,”
Paul Hunter · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paul Hunter discussed the potential value of using the Ervebo vaccine against the circulating strain of Ebola.
“There are also some studies on humans,”
Paul Hunter · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paul Hunter highlighted human studies indicating cross-reaction between the vaccine and the virus.
“In animal studies, even the animals that still got the infection, they seem to have less virus, and hopefully it will be less infectious and therefore the chances of passing the virus on might even be reduced.”
Paul Hunter · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paul Hunter explained findings from animal studies regarding lower viral load and potential reduced transmission.
“We know from animal studies conducted 10 years ago that the vaccine for the Zaire strain, which is the one of this virus, does reduce the risk of dying,”
Paul Hunter · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paul Hunter referenced animal studies showing that the Zaire strain vaccine reduces the risk of dying.
“that show some cross-reaction between the Zaire vaccine and the virus.”
Paul Hunter · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paul Hunter noted cross-reaction between the Zaire vaccine and the circulating virus strain.
“But that’s just speculation at this point.”
Paul Hunter · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Paul Hunter cautioned that theories regarding reduced transmission remain speculative at this stage.