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Explained | Why India administers ‘precaution dose’ of COVID-19 vaccine, and not ‘booster dose’

As India gears up to administer ‘precaution doses’ of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible population above 18 years from Sunday, the debate over ‘booster’ vs ‘precaution’ doses has arisen.

The Hindu

China's Health System Faces Raft of Challenges as Omicron Hits

China is battling its biggest spike in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, with millions under lockdown and the healthcare system feeling the pressure. One of the last countries sticking to a zero-Covid strategy, China aims to stamp out every infection with strict lockdowns and by sending all…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Looking At Pfizer's Recent Whale Trades

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Pfizer. Looking at options history for Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) we detected 47 strange trades.

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Michael Hiltzik: The anti-vaxxers' campaign against public health advocates gets scarier and more rabid

Last December, we reported on the threatening behavior of a group of anti-vaccine activists toward Kristina Lawson, the president of the Medical Board of California.

Los Angeles Times

TGA approves Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for 12-15-year-olds, final approval needed from ATAGI

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the Pfizer COVID booster for people aged 12 to 15, but it will need a final tick of approval before it is made available to the cohort.

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Egypt Receives 1.5 Million COVID Vaccine Doses from US

Egypt has received 1.5 million doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine donated by the US government. Acting Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said Egypt received 1,501,110 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses gifted by the US and delivered through the COVAX initiative and in cooperation with the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI). The new batch…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What's Going On With Pfizer Stock Today?

Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) shares are trading higher Thursday. The company announced the acquisition of ReViral for a total consideration of up to $525 million.

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What Is RSV, And Why Is Pfizer Paying Up To $525M For Treatment Candidates?

Pharma giant Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE), which has found huge success with its COVID franchise, is now looking to conquer another frontier.

Benzinga

Pfizer Beefs Up Its RSV Antiviral Portfolio With $525M ReViral Acquisition

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: Pfizer Goes Shopping, AstraZeneca Inks Bispecific Antibody Deal, Aptinyx Faces Clinical Study Setback, Erytech Jumps On Data And More

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

Benzinga

The high-stakes push to get COVID vaccines to young children

The Omicron variant and and anti-vaccine backlash are complicating the effort.

Axios

Second COVID booster shot extends protection for just a few weeks, study shows

A fourth shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine increased protection against viral infection for only four to seven weeks, according to a massive study published Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Sadiq Khan calls on leading vaccine manufacturers to share Covid jab blueprints with world

Exclusive: Sadiq Khan, alongside mayors of New York and Johannesburg, urged companies ‘to do all you can’ to promote vaccine equity and ‘help stop the unnecessary loss of life’

The Independent UK

Pfizer/BioNTech's Second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Provides Short-Lived Protection In Elderly, Israel Study Shows

An Israel-based study has found that a fourth dose of the Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) / BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX) vaccine lowered rates of COVID-19 infection among the elderly.

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No Evidence to Support Widespread Use of Fourth COVID Shot, Say EU Agencies

EU health agencies said on Wednesday there was no evidence to support the use of a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna in the general population, but they recommend a second booster for people aged 80 and above. There is no clear evidence in the European…

Daily Mirror

New Covid antibody rates, how vaccine works, immunity – and how long you’re protected for

As Covid infection rates remain high across the country and people continue to lose their lives, we take a look at how the vaccines work, antibody levels across the UK and how quickly protection drops off

Reuters

Second booster shields elderly from COVID but protection wanes quickly - study

A fourth dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine lowered rates of COVID-19 among the elderly but the protection against infection appeared short-lived, a large study in Israel has found.

Tribune News Service

Future of COVID boosters comes down to crucial meeting of FDA Advisers

An all-star panel of COVID-19 experts will convene this week to hash out how and when vaccines should be updated to address future variants as the virus continues to rapidly mutate.

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mRNA Vaccine Maker CEOs Pocketed $100M In Pandemic Pay: FT

The CEOs of Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE), BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX), and Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) have sha

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CDC Says Heart Inflammation Risk Higher After COVID-19 Infection Than mRNA Vaccines: CNBC

According to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, myocarditis, pericarditis, and multisystem inflammatory syndrome w

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Looking At Pfizer's Recent Whale Trades

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Pfizer. Looking at options history for Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) we detected 10 strange trades.

Tribune News Service

‘The danger is still there’: As omicron lurks, native Americans are wary of boosters

When COVID-19 vaccines first became available, Native Americans acted swiftly and with determination to get their shots — as though they had everything to lose.

Tribune News Service

China promotes traditional cures as Pfizer pill alternatives

As Hong Kong’s outbreak became the deadliest in the world, among the aid Beijing sent to the financial hub were 1 million packets of honeysuckle, rhubarb root, sweet wormwood herb and other natural ingredients, all mixed according to principles of traditional Chinese medicine.

Salon

Anti-vax: COVID vax causes AIDS

Right-wing anti-vax activist Dr. Sherri Tenpenny was ridiculed for her statements

The Guardian - UK

Covid vaccine slots open for children aged five to 11 in England

Parents and other carers now able to book lower-dose appointments for Monday onwards

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