April 29th 2025
The agencies are calling for sustained investments in immunization efforts in the midst of increasing case numbers rising for diseases such as whooping cough, measles, and others.
Email Reminders for Influenza Vaccine Uptake May Be Less Effective in Patients with Diabetes
December 21st 2023Analysis of the NUDGE-FLU study reveals electronic nudges designed to boost influenza vaccination were more effective in older adults without diabetes, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in diabetes populations.
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EMA Recommends Updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
September 2nd 2023The European Medicines Agency (EMA) based its decision on preclinical data showing that the Omicron XBB.1.5-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine generates an improved response against multiple XBB-related sublineages, including XBB15, XBB116, XBB23, and EG51.
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COVID-19's Impact on Alzheimer's: Uncovering 2 Years of Mortality Trends
July 17th 2023This study found a substantial increase in Alzheimer's-related deaths during the initial year of the pandemic due to limited access to healthcare, social isolation, and disrupted care routines. However, the second year brought positive developments with prevention strategies and vaccinations, leading to a substantial decline in excess deaths.
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Novavax as a Second Dose: A Potential Game Changer for Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination
July 6th 2023The findings showed that heterologous vaccination, or mixing different vaccines, was safe and effective, with the Novavax vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) providing enhanced protection against the Omicron variant.
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New Regulatory Filings Advance Moderna's mRNA-1345 RSV Vaccine
July 5th 2023Moderna's RSV vaccine (mRNA-1345) moves closer to regulatory approval with positive data and key submissions to the US FDA, European Medicines Agency, Switzerland's Swissmedic, and Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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