Lack of Efficacy Ends Trial Evaluating Janssen’s HIV Vaccine Candidate
The decision to discontinue the study was made based on an analysis from an independent data and safety monitoring board.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Adacel Approved for Use During Pregnancy to Prevent Pertussis in Infants
The approval was based on a re-analysis of data from on observational study of Tdap vaccine effectiveness in the US.
Pfizer, BioNTech Submit EUA Request for Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine in Younger Children
The bivalent vaccine contains the original strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and a strain from the BA.4 and BA.5 lineages of the Omicron variant.
CDC: Priorix, M-M-R II Fully Interchangeable for MMR Vaccination
Immune responses after Priorix administration were noninferior to those observed with M-M-R II.
New Formulation of Rotarix Removes the Need for Reconstitution
The new liquid formulation of Rotarix does not require reconstitution or dilution before use.
Maternal RSV Vaccine Candidate Provides Protection for Infants in Phase 3 Trial
The RSVpreF vaccine candidate consists of 2 prefusion F proteins selected to optimize protection against RSV A and B.
Single-Vial Presentation of Meningococcal Vaccine Menveo Gets FDA Approval
The Menveo 1-vial presentation does not require reconstitution before use and is expected to be broadly available in mid-2023.
Boostrix Approved for Use During Pregnancy to Prevent Pertussis in Infants
Effectiveness in preventing pertussis among infants younger than 2 months of age when administered during the third trimester of pregnancy was based on a reanalysis of data from an observational case-control study.
Trial Evaluating Pfizer’s Quadrivalent mRNA Influenza Vaccine Begins
The quadrivalent modRNA influenza vaccine candidate uses mRNA technology, which requires only the genetic sequence of the virus.
ACIP: Updated Vaccine Guidance for the 2022-2023 Influenza Season
In general, routine annual vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no contraindications and should be completed by the end of October.
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