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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers

The Independent UK

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Pfizer Reports Positive Ulcerative Colitis Study Data, Novavax COVID Shot Authorized For Adolescents In India, Argenx Stock Sale

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.

Benzinga

FDA advisory panel to discuss additional Covid-19 boosters: What we know so far

Pfizer and Moderna seek approval for second ‘booster’ doses as White House warns US has exhausted funding to buy more shots

The Independent UK

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Docs unconvinced we need two boosters

Vaccine-makers are seeking approval for a second booster. Some doctors don’t think the evidence is strong

Salon

Moderna Bolsters Its Pipeline With Two New mRNA-Based Vaccine Programs

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) expands its mRNA pipeline with two new development programs ahead of Annual Vaccines Day, building on Moderna's experience with Spikevax, its COVID-19 vaccine. The development programs include a combination respiratory vaccine candidate and a new program against all four endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV). First, Moderna is launching a respiratory combination…

Benzinga

Pfizer Recalls Some Lots Of Hypertension Med Due To Potential Cancer-Causing Impurity

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) voluntarily recalls Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) and two authorized generic versions due to the presence of nitrosamine, N-nitroso-quinapril, above an acceptable level. Pfizer will recall six lots of Accuretic tablets, one lot of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, and four lots of quinapril HCl/ hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Nitrosamines are common in water and…

Benzinga

Time for an Operation Warp Speed to Develop Pan-Coronavirus Vaccines

Meanwhile the FDA dawdles over second boosters as new COVID-19 wave approaches

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No funds to buy fourth Covid vaccine dose for all Americans, White House warns

Funding for coronavirus aid stalled in Congress leaving vaccine and therapeutics purchases lacking

The Independent UK

Pfizer CEO pushes yearly shots for COVID. Not so fast, experts say

When Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said March 13 that all Americans would need a second booster shot, it struck many COVID-19 experts as a self-serving remark without scientific merit. It also set off spasms of doubt over the country’s objectives in its fight against the coronavirus.

Tribune News Service

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Merck's Keytruda Snags Another FDA Approval, Pfizer Strikes COVID-19 Pill Supply Deal, Argenx Reports Positive Late-Stage Readout

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga

Novartis Suspends Some Investment, Business Activities In Russia

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) will suspend capital investments, media advertising, and other promotional activities in Russia but remain committed to providing access to its medicine there. "Novartis condemns the war in Ukraine," it said in a statement, adding that "while we remain committed to providing access to our medicine in Russia, we responsibly…

Benzinga

Songkran boost for seniors

The Ministry of Public Health is aiming to administer a third booster shot to 70% of the country's elderly population ahead of the Thai New Year holiday next month, as they face a greater risk of infection and death from the coronavirus.

Bangkok Post

With Covid cases surging across Australia, will a fourth vaccine dose be required?

How effective would a second booster be? Who is eligible now? Why are third dose numbers lagging? Experts explain

The Guardian - AU

How Long Will Moderna, BioNTech Tread Water During Endemic Covid?

The FDA will discuss Covid booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna next month — possibly giving vaccine stocks another chance to shine.

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Los Angeles Times

California could see coronavirus uptick this spring because of omicron subvariant BA.2

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases are on the upswing worldwide, prompting some officials to warn that California could see increases this spring because of the omicron subvariant BA.2 even though cases so far have been modest.

Businessweek

The Future of Boosters Is Somewhere Between Unnecessary and Urgent

Until there’s a universal coronavirus vaccine, the future of additional shots is a murky work in progress—but more rounds seem increasingly likely.

Nottingham Post

4th Covid jab to be offered this week as Spring booster rollout begins

The NHS said its Covid-19 vaccination programme will contact people when it is their turn to be vaccinated

Financial Times

Will AI turbocharge the hunt for new drugs?

Advocates point to the pandemic as proof of its value in healthcare even as critics dismiss its use in drug discovery as ‘hype’

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Salon

Big Pharma won't let the vaccine out

Waiving Covid vaccine patents would help poor countries fight the disease. Pharma giants won't let that happen

Benzinga

Maker Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine mRNA-Delivery Tech Sues Arbutus Biopharma: Reuters

Canada-based Acuitas Therapeutics Inc has sued Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (NASDAQ: ABUS) in Manhattan federal court, seeking to head off claims that the vaccine infringes Arbutus' patents,

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene condemns Covid boosters by claiming polio vaccine is only one jab – but it actually takes four

‘I think the question we all should ask is “when does it stop?” and “when are enough vaccines enough?”’ Greene said

Investors Business Daily

Moderna Surges After Asking FDA To Sign Off On Another Covid Booster

Moderna asked the FDA to authorize its Covid booster for all adults — a much wider request than Pfizer's — and Moderna stock popped Friday.

Benzinga

Like Pfizer, Moderna Seeks FDA Approval For Fourth COVID-19 Shot Or Second Booster Dose

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) has asked the FDA to authorize a

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moderna Seeks US Approval of Second Covid Booster

Moderna announced Thursday it had asked the United States drug regulator for emergency authorization for a second booster shot of the company's Covid-19 vaccine for all adults. The request to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would "allow for a fourth dose of our #COVID19 vaccine in adults 18…

Tribune News Service

Moderna requests FDA approval for fourth COVID shot for adults

Moderna Inc. has filed for U.S. regulatory clearance of a second COVID-19 booster shot for all adults, covering significantly more people than Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s request earlier this week for a more limited emergency authorization for those over 65.

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