Vaccines
FDA external advisors will meet to consider Pfizer and BioNTech data in support of booster shots. The two companies also expect to file for Vaccine Authorization for children in the coming months.
CureVac NV is downsizing its European mRNA production network due to decreased demand for vaccines after the first wave of vaccinations.
Takeda announced that the company plans to grow its vaccines business. CEO Christophe Weber discussed this today in an interview at Reuters Events’ Pharma Japan 2021 conference.
Zabdeno, a two-dose heterologous vaccine, was well-tolerated and induced antibody responses to the Zaire ebolavirus species 21 days after the second dose in 98% of all participants.
Everest will pay Providence $50 million in cash upfront for access to its COVID-19 vaccine and other mRNA vaccine candidates targeting specific variants in earlier stages of development.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb estimated that a vaccine for the 5-11-year-old age group could be available by Halloween – in a best-case scenario.
The Phase II study showed enhanced immune memory response to the virus in 96% of vaccinated subjects, all of whom were exposed to an environment dominated by the delta variant.
Philip Dormitzer explained that there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the prophylactic and therapeutic potential of mRNA.
This marks the second vaccine against the novel coronavirus developed by the India-based company and brings a significant milestone for intranasal formulations.
President Joe Biden took an aggressive step that mandates vaccination for 100 million Americans who are eligible for preventative medication.
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