Vaccines containing ribavirin and methods of use thereof

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Whole live micro-organism – cell – or virus containing

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing the effect of vaccines in animals, such as domestic, sport, or pet species, and humans. More particularly, the use of Ribavirin as an adjuvant to a vaccine protocol and compositions having Ribavirin and an antigen are described.

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