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RSV: experts explain why rates of this virus are surging this year

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus, typically causing infection in children during the colder months. In most cases, RSV causes a mild illness, with symptoms similar to that of a regular cold.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022

COVID-19 booster uptake remains low, despite growing evidence they’re as good as older shots

DENVER — More than two months into the campaign to get people to take updated COVID-19 boosters, only about 8% of people who are eligible have received the shot, though about 23% of those 65 and older have, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates.

The Denver Post · Nov 12, 2022

Novavax says Omicron shot shows strong immune response as second booster

Vaccine maker Novavax Inc said on Tuesday its COVID-19 shot retooled against the Omicron BA.1 variant showed a strong immune response as the fourth dose and met the main goal of strain change in a late-stage study.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Recap Of Thursday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation for Intellia Therapeutics’ (NASDAQ:NTLA) lead asset NTLA-2002, for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). Intellia shares traded in a range of $56.52 to $60.06 on day volume of 901.43 thousand shares, closed regular trading session at $59.97. The company…

Benzinga · Sep 1, 2022

Recap Of Friday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Incyte’s (NASDAQ:INCY) Pemazyre (pemigatinib), a selective fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms (MLNs) with FGFR1 rearrangement. Incyte shares traded in a range of $71.38 to $72.98 on day volume of 1.25…

Benzinga · Aug 26, 2022

Novavax Covid vaccine approved for 12 to 17 year olds in Britain

Health authorities say the vaccine is safe and effective in this age group

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022

Recap Of Wednesday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bluebird bio’s (NASDAQ:BLUE) lead asset ZYNTEGLO (betibeglogene autotemcel) to treat the underlying genetic cause of beta‑thalassemia in adult and pediatric patients who require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. Bluebird shares traded in a range of $6.13 to $8.18 on a day…

Benzinga · Aug 17, 2022

Recap Of Monday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

Gritstone bio (NASDAQ:GRTS) announced that interim results from the Phase 1/2 trial of GRANITE, its individualized, vaccine-based immunotherapy candidate for solid tumor cancers, were published today in Nature Medicine. The initial results from the study are expected during second half of 2023. Gritstone shares traded in a range of $3.96 to $4.24…

Benzinga · Aug 15, 2022

Recap Of Friday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) announced positive top-line results from its pivotal U.S. Phase 3 study in infants evaluating its 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate (20vPnC) for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). The study met two co-primary objectives, associated with immunogenicity responses. Pfizer shares traded in a range of $48.55 to…

Benzinga · Aug 12, 2022

Morning Digest | India finishes 4th as Commonwealth Games closes; BJP says it will stand by ally JD(U), and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022