Assessment of an Oral Influenza B Vaccine Tablet (VXA-BYW.10) Following Single Dose Administration in Healthy Adults

The study will enroll 54 subjects in four cohorts. All subjects will receive a single administration of VXA-BYW.10 at a low dose, a high dose or placebo.

Two sentinel groups will enroll 3 subjects each in an open-label manner (Cohorts 1 and 3) to receive VXA-BYW.10 prior to enrolling either of the randomized, controlled cohorts (Cohorts 2 and 4). Within the double-blinded Cohorts (2 and 4), placebo subjects will receive the same number of tablets as the vaccine subjects in that Cohort. Subjects will be enrolled and dosed in the low dose groups prior to initiation of dosing in the high dose group.

Cohort 1: 3 subjects at low dose; Cohort 2: 16 subjects at low dose and 8 placebo; Cohort 3: 3 subjects at high dose; Cohort 4: 16 subjects at low dose and 8 placebo

Subjects will be followed for 28 days post vaccination for preliminary immunogenicity. Subjects will continue to be followed for 1 year post-vaccination for long term safety.

Inclusion criteria

• In good health as established by medical history, physical examination, and laboratory testing at the time of enrollment.

Exclusion criteria

• Positive for B influenza by HAI.
• Has had an influenza vaccine in the past 2 years.
• Current history of chronic alcohol use and/or illicit and/or recreational drug use.
• History of any confirmed or suspected immunodeficient or immunosuppressive condition
• Positive serology for HIV, HCV, or HBV
• Previous serious reactions to vaccination such as anaphylaxis, respiratory problems, hives, or abdominal pain.
• History of irritable bowel disease or other inflammatory digestive or gastrointestinal conditions that could affect the intended distribution of the vaccine targeting the mucosa of the small intestine
• Use of proton pump inhibitors(Nexium, Prilosec).
• Stool sample with occult blood at baseline exam
• Pregnancy