Pfizer and BioNTech received U.S. FDA approval for 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine
On Sept. 11, 2023, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the…
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European Commission expanded Merck’s ERVEBO [Ebola Zaire vaccine] indication to include children 1 year of age and older
On Sept. 7, 2023, Merck announced that the European Commission (EC) had approved an expanded indication for ERVEBO…
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Biotechnology | COVID-19 | FDA | Vaccine
Moderna clinical trial data confirmed updated Covid-19 vaccine generated strong immune response against BA.2.86 variant
On Sept. 6, 2023, Moderna announced that clinical trial data from its research assay confirmed its updated COVID-19…
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COVID-19 | FDA | Infectious Disease | Vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech Receive Positive CHMP Opinion for Omicron XBB.1.5-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine in the European Union
On Aug. 30, 2023, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)…
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CDC’s ACIP announced vaccines recommendation for 2023-24 seasonal influenza
On Aug. 25. 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)…
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Project NextGen awarded over $1.4 billion to develop future of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics
On Aug. 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it had awarded more…
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U.S. FDA approved ABRYSVO, Pfizer’s vaccine for prevention of RSV in infants through active immunization of pregnant Individuals
On Aug. 21, 2023, Pfizer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved ABRYSVO (Respiratory…
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Maryland Department of Health announced positive case of locally acquired malaria
On Aug. 18, 2023, the Maryland Department of Health has confirmed and reported a positive case of locally…
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CPRIT awarded more than $49 million to Texas institutions for cancer research and prevention
On Aug. 16, 2023, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announced it took another major…
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COVID-19 vaccination and boosting during pregnancy benefits pregnant women and newborns
On Aug. 11, 2023, a study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) reported…
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Biotechnology | COVID-19 | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Vaccine | WHO
WHO issued standing recommendations for COVID including Omicron EG.5 variant risk
On Aug. 9, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified the EG.5 coronavirus strain circulating in the United…
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Biotechnology | Disease | HIV | Infectious Disease | Influenza | Measles | Medicine | Plague | Polio | Therapeutics | Vaccine
UKHSA unveils VDEC in ‘step change’ for UK’s growing vaccine capabilities
On Aug. 7, 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) unveiled its world-leading Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre…
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Biotechnology | FDA | Infectious Disease | Vaccine | WHO
U.S. FDA approved Merck’s ERVEBO (Ebola Zaire Vaccine, Live) for use in children 12 months of age and older
On Aug. 3, 2023, Merck announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved an expanded…
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BD received 510(k) clearance for COVID-19, influenza A/B, RSV molecular combination test
On Aug. 1, 2023, BD announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) had provided clearance…
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Emergent BioSolutions awarded 10-Year BARDA contract valued at $704 million for Ebanga treatment for Ebola
On Jul. 31, 2023, Emergent BioSolutions announced that it was awarded a 10-year contract by the Biomedical Advanced…
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U.S. FDA approved Ervebo first U.S.-licensed vaccine for prevention of Ebola virus disease
On Dec. 20, 2019, Merck announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved ERVEBO® (Ebola…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Polio | Vaccine | WHO
Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 reported in United Republic of Tanzania and Kenya
On Jul. 28, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in the…
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COVID vaccine uptake among hospital workers rose from 86% to 99% after implementation of mandate
On Jul. 28, 2023, COVID vaccine uptake among hospital workers at a Philadelphia teaching hospital rose from 86%…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Influenza | Vaccine | Veterinary | WHO
WHO reported influenza A(H5N1) identified in cats across Poland
On Jul. 27, 2023, the IHR National Focal Point of Poland notified WHO of unusual deaths in cats…
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JAMA reported excess death rates for Republican and Democratic voters in Florida and Ohio during COVID-19 pandemic
On Jul. 24, 2023, the Journal JAMA reported there is evidence that Republican-leaning counties had higher COVID-19 death…
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Emergent BioSolutions received U.S. FDA approval of CYFENDUS Anthrax vaccine for post-exposure prophylaxis use
On Jul. 20, 2023, Emergent BioSolutions announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved CYFENDUSﾙ…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Influenza | Therapeutics | Vaccine | Veterinary
UK Animal and Plant Health Agency reported asymptomatic human detections of influenza A (H5N1)
On Jul. 14, 2023, the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency reported that additional asymptomatic human detections of…
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CDC launched ‘Bridge Access Program’ to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured and underinsured adults
On Jul. 13, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the launch of the Bridge…
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18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccine allocated to 12 African countries for 2023-2025
On Jul. 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announce that twelve countries across different regions in Africa…
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CDC recommended RSV vaccine for older adults
On Jun. 29, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on…
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CDC reported locally acquired malaria cases identified in Florida and Texas
On Jun. 26, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced they were collaborating with U.S….
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WHO certified Belize as malaria-free
On Jun. 21, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had certified Belize as malaria-free, following…
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U.S. FDA updated COVID-19 vaccines for use in the U.S. beginning in Fall 2023
On Jun. 16, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Life Science History | USDA | Vaccine | Veterinary
University of Missouri launched rabies lab for pets traveling abroad
On Jun. 6, 2023, the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (MU) announced it had launched a…
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Tanzania declared the end of its first documented outbreak of Marburg virus disease
On Jun. 2, 2023, the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania declared the end of…
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