DPH: Vaccine for zika would be a ‘game changer’ in fight aga

of the delaware in the fight against zika. officials say while this initial funding is much needed — there’s still a long road ahead. in smyrna this afternoon — senator tom carper called on congress to pass emergency funding. efforts stalled — since lawmakers left washington for a seven-week recess last month. funds — according to delaware health officials — could assist in finding a vaccine for zika. we’re told a vaccine has been tested on non-human primates and has shown promising results. however — performing tests on humans would require more funding. 03:33:33 ultimately we hope to have a vaccine, we have a lot of other vaccines to stop other threats. we need a vaccine for this and we need the money for that vaccine 43 lawmakers are expected to be back in session — on september sixth and seventh. the state of virginia is seeking applications for scholarships