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E.U. Regulator Argues to Continue J&J Vaccine With a Warning Label

NY Times

The European Union’s drug regulator said that the Johnson and Johnson vaccine should carry a warning of potential risk for rare blood clots on the label, but did not recommend stopping the vaccine, saying the benefits of the vaccine outweighed the risks.

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Cancer vaccines: providing the edge in oncology

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In this article, Ben Hargreaves looks into the promise of cancer vaccines and how this treatment modality may offer advantages over existing immunotherapies in the oncology sector. One area that is gathering increasing levels of interest is the development of cancer vaccines. A broad front.

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EMA panel probes heart inflammation with Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine

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A review of side effects reported with coronavirus vaccines by the EMA’s safety committee has uncovered cases of inflammation of the heart in people receiving the Pfizer/BioNTech Comirnaty shot. . It is also asking for similar data from Moderna, which manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine that like Comirnaty is based on mRNA.

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Africa’s growing vaccine capacity

Quality Matters

Africa’s growing vaccine capacity Manufacturing products locally for more equitable pandemic responses Every year, vaccines prevent nearly 5 million deaths around the globe. Yet, Africa produces less than 1 percent of the vaccines it needs to protect patients and communities across the continent.

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Merck raises pressure on Pfizer in pneumococcal vaccine tussle

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Just a month after getting approval for its new pneumococcal vaccine Vaxneuvance in adults, Merck & Co has reported positive trial results in children that will ramp up the pressure on Pfizer and its market-leading Prevnar franchise.

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EU probes low platelet safety issue with COVID-19 shots

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EU regulators are reviewing reports of low blood platelets in patients who received any of the three approved COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Moderna. The PRAC will investigate and if a causal relationship is confirmed or considered likely, an update to the products’ labels will be the most likely outcome.

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What Are Biopharmaceuticals?

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Whole blood, organ and tissue transplants, breast milk, antibodies for passive immunity, fecal microbiota, human reproductive cells, and stem-cell therapy are all examples of this type of biologic. We offer a variety of packaging services, including vial and ampule labeling, pharmaceutical kit assembly, and more.