Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How long do COVID vaccines take to start working?
Amid Victoria's worrying COVID outbreak, perhaps the point of greatest concern is the fact the virus has again found its way into aged care.
Jun 1, 2021
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Vaccination
CoronaVac reduces mortality by 97 percent: Uruguay study
The CoronaVac vaccine reduces coronavirus mortality by 97 percent, according to early results of the immunization campaign in Uruguay, which relies heavily on the Chinese jab.
May 28, 2021
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Vaccination
EU watchdog to rule Friday on Pfizer for youths
The European Medicines Agency will announce on Friday whether it has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus jab for 12- to 15-year-olds, the regulator said.
May 26, 2021
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BioNTech says 'no evidence' its jabs need adapting for variants
German firm BioNTech said Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine it developed with Pfizer does not require any modifications to work against variants of the virus, as it announced new plans to ramp up production of the jabs.
May 10, 2021
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Vaccination
EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab
The European Union cemented its support for Pfizer-BioNTech and its novel COVID-19 vaccine technology Saturday by agreeing to a massive contract extension for a potential 1.8 billion doses through 2023.
May 8, 2021
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Pediatrics
Pfizer to seek approval in fall for COVID-19 vaccine use in children aged 2 to 11
Emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be given to children ages 2 to 11 years could be sought from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by September, the company said Tuesday.
May 7, 2021
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Vaccination
Moderna vaccine 96 percent effective in 12-17 year-olds, study shows
Moderna said Thursday its COVID-19 vaccine is 96 percent effective among youths aged 12 to 17, according to the results of its first clinical trials.
May 6, 2021
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Medications
COVID-19 pill could be available later this year: Pfizer CEO
(HealthDay)—A pill to treat COVID-19 is being developed by Pfizer and could be available by the end of the year, company CEO Albert Bourla says.
Apr 30, 2021
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Vaccination
BioNTech co-founder 'confident' vaccine works against Indian variant
BioNTech co-founder Ugur Sahin on Wednesday voiced confidence that the vaccine that his company jointly developed with Pfizer works against the Indian variant of the coronavirus.
Apr 28, 2021
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Only one in four people experience mild systemic side effects from COVID-19 vaccines
One in four people experience mild, short lived systemic side effects after receiving either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine, with headache, fatigue and tenderness the most common symptoms. Most side effects peaked within ...
Apr 27, 2021
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