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FDA approved mFLUSIVA against seasonal influenza for use in adults (≥50yrs); supply to select retailers to be available in coming wks. Regulatory review is ongoing in the EU, Canada & Australia, with flings in other countries planned during 2026
Approval in pts (50–64yrs.) was backed by a P-III trial (n=40,805; ≥50yrs.) assessing safety &…
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The EC has approved an extension of the indication of MenQuadfi to incl. infants (≥6wks.) for protection against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, & Y
Approval was supported by extensive data from the MET58 clinical study, which evaluated the immunogenicity, safety, & tolerability of MenQuadfi in infants from 6wks. of…
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The USDA has approved Elanco's TruCan Ultra Lyme-L4 to protect dogs against both Lyme disease and leptospirosis, expanding its extensive TruCan Ultra Portfolio
TruCan Ultra Lyme-L4 uses Elanco’s PureFil Tech to reduce vaccination reactions & is available in a 1/2mL formulation that delivers the same broad protection as the 1 mL version, enabling comprehensive…
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Pfizer & Valneva have reported the P-III (VALOR) trial data in pts (≥5yrs.) at high risk of Lyme disease randomized to either PF-07307405 vs saline PBO, with one dose administered at mos. 0, 2, 5-9 followed by a fourth dose 1yr. late
In pre-specified analyses, efficacy reached 73.2% at 28 days post-dose 4 &…
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The Chinese NMPA has accepted the application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for the prevention of LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults aged ≥60yrs.; regulatory decision is expected by 2027
Submission was based on extensive clinical data, incl. results from the P-III trial assessing safety & immunogenicity of Arexvy in adults (≥60yrs.)…
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Bavarian Nordic has reported topline P-II trial results evaluating two standard doses of the MVA-BN mpox/smallpox vaccine in 460 participants, incl. children (2–11 yrs) & adults (18–50 yrs) across 2 cohorts in the DRC & Uganda
In the trial, 227 children among 451 evaluable subjects showed a non-inferior immune response to adults (n=224) 2wks.…
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PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the FDA, NMPA and EMA. August month’s report includes designations allotted to 10 small molecules, 9 biologics, 7 cell & gene therapies, 1 vaccine, 2 radiopharmaceutical, 1 peptide, 1 antineoplastic and 2 devices
In August 2024, Invenra’s INV724 received the…
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PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the FDA, NMPA and EMA. This month’s report includes designations allotted to 12 small molecules, 7 biologics, 9 cell & gene therapies, 1 vaccine, 1 peptide, 1 RNA candidate, 1 recombinant fusion protein, 1 imaging agent and 6 devices
This…
The signs and symptoms of a potential vaccine injury can vary. They may include symptoms such as severe pain or swelling at the injection site, whole-body rashes or hives, fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, extreme fatigue, vomiting, or swollen lymph nodes.
Other adverse reactions that could be attributed to a vaccine injury include neurological disorders…
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Yoshio spoke about the approval of the Nuvaxovid COVID-19 Vaccine for Primary and Booster Immunization in Japan. Nuvaxovid Intramuscular Injection is the first recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Japan
Yoshio also talked about Takeda’s collaboration with Novavax for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of Nuvaxovid in Japan
Further, the interview highlighted…

