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Pfizer, BioNTech submit EUA for Omicron booster for kids 5-11
Pfizer, BioNTech submit EUA for Omicron booster for kids 5-11
Jack O'Brien
September 26, 2022
9:42 am

The two pharma companies said a request for a vaccine marketing application will be submitted to the European Medicines Agency soon.

CDC launches pilot program for monkeypox vaccine equity
CDC launches pilot program for monkeypox vaccine equity
Jack O'Brien
September 16, 2022
4:09 pm

The U.S. has had more than 23,000 confirmed cases, though the CDC said this week that the outbreak is slowing.

FDA hires new vaccine director as fall ‘booster-for-all’ campaign rolls out
FDA hires new vaccine director as fall ‘booster-for-all’ campaign rolls out
Lecia Bushak
September 16, 2022
3:25 pm

David Kaslow will replace Marion Gruber and Philip Krause, who both left the agency last year in opposition to its booster shot strategy.

Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging they copied its patented mRNA technology
Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging they copied its patented mRNA technology
Lecia Bushak
August 26, 2022
10:49 am

Moderna said the companies ‘failed’ to respect its intellectual property rights over its COVID-19 vaccine.

NIH launches monkeypox clinical trial to boost vaccine supply by ‘dose sparing’
NIH launches monkeypox clinical trial to boost vaccine supply by ‘dose sparing’
Lecia Bushak
August 22, 2022
2:48 pm

The study will test a new pathway for administering the monkeypox vaccine using one-fifth of a regular dose.

Amid increasing vaccine hesitancy, polio reemerges
Amid increasing vaccine hesitancy, polio reemerges
Lecia Bushak
August 18, 2022
10:18 am

Low vaccination rates, such as in New York’s Rockland County, may have contributed to the virus’ reappearance.

Dr. B raises $8M to launch low-cost telehealth ‘script service’
Dr. B raises $8M to launch low-cost telehealth ‘script service’
Marc Iskowitz
August 16, 2022
9:00 am

The service will initially offer the Pfizer and Merck COVID antiviral pills. A broader menu of affordable prescriptions is planned.

GSK, IQVIA to monitor routine vaccinations
GSK, IQVIA to monitor routine vaccinations
Lecia Bushak
August 15, 2022
10:31 am

The platform is meant to provide quarterly data updates on vaccinations to public health officials and medical professionals.

VBI Vaccines appoints chief commercial officer
VBI Vaccines appoints chief commercial officer
Mackenzie Allen
July 18, 2022
1:15 pm

John Dillman joins the organization from Syneos Health.

More attention for ‘Vax That Thang Up,’ not all of it positive
More attention for ‘Vax That Thang Up,’ not all of it positive
Marc Iskowitz
July 1, 2022
9:28 am

The award-winning rap reprise should be a lesson for all creatives ‘in how you lean into stereotypes,’ warns one senior Black creative.

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