Medical economics
Two years into the pandemic, unequal access to COVID-19 treatments threatens the global recovery
It's now two years since the World Health Organization began calling the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.
Mar 14, 2022
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Vaccination
Homologous Pfizer-BioNTech booster safe for adolescents
For adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, reactions to homologous Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccination occur with similar frequency as after receipt of the second vaccine dose, and they are generally mild to moderate in severity, ...
Mar 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EXPLAINER: Why Pfizer needs time to make COVID-19 treatment
Pfizer's new COVID-19 treatment came with a catch when it debuted late last year: Supplies were limited, and it can take months to make the tablets.
Mar 2, 2022
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Health
COVID travel rules to Europe may be lifted for vaccinated travelers
All testing and quarantine requirements for travelers to European Union member nations should be lifted next month for those who are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19, the European Council said Tuesday.
Feb 23, 2022
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Pediatrics
The Moderna vaccine is now available for 6 to 11 year olds: What parents need to know
Australian children aged 6 to 11 years old will be able to get the Moderna COVID vaccine at pharmacies, GP clinics and vaccination hubs from tomorrow.
Feb 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Had COVID? You're 5 times more prone to get it again if unvaccinated
(HealthDay)—After you have recovered from COVID-19, getting at least one dose of a vaccine provides added protection against reinfection, Israeli researchers report.
Feb 17, 2022
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Pediatrics
FDA postpones decision on Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under five
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it will postpone an advisory panel meeting that was slated for next week to weigh Pfizer's COVID vaccine for use in young children.
Feb 14, 2022
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Vaccination
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday as U.S. regulators abruptly put the brakes on their efforts to speed review of the shots that Pfizer is testing for youngsters.
Feb 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Japan OKs Pfizer COVID-19 oral pills amid surging infections
Japan has granted fast-track approval to U.S. drug maker Pfizer Inc.'s COVID-19 pill, the heath minister said Thursday, as the country struggles to slow fast-spreading omicron infections.
Feb 10, 2022
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Other
Pfizer sees Covid-19 drug sales topping $50 bn in 2022
Pfizer forecast more than $50 billion in 2022 sales for its Covid-19 vaccine and therapeutic on Tuesday as the pharmaceutical giant reported a more than doubling of annual profits on strong sales of its innoculation.
Feb 8, 2022
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