Vaccine Misinformation caused U.S. Covid-19 Vaccination rate to Drop
On Aug. 28, 2024, survey data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) found that the number of…
New Hampshire reported fatality from Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus
On Aug. 27, 2024, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) identified an adult who…
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Global strategic preparedness and response plan launched by WHO to contain mpox outbreak
On Aug. 26, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to…
The CDC reported Two more variant flu cases from swine exposure in Ohio and Pennsylvania
On Aug. 23, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that two human infections…
Pfizer and BioNTech Received U.S. FDA Approval & Authorization for Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine
On Aug. 22, 2024, Pfizer and BioNTech announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved…
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Outbreak of Oropouche virus disease reported in South America
On Aug. 23, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported an outbreak of Oropouche virus (OROV) in the…
Study during DR Congo’s outbreak found 84% protection from Ebola vaccine
On Aug. 21, 2024, French and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) researchers announced that a real-world study…
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New insights on how bird flu crosses the species barrier
On Aug. 19, 2024, scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) published research that sheds light on…
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CDC reported COVID-19 at highest level in two years
On Aug. 16, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that COVID-19 infections are…
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ECDC recommended enhancing preparedness as more imported cases of clade I mpox highly likely
ON Aug. 16, 2024, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported that it is highly…
Western university announced newly discovered protein stops dNA damage
On Aug. 15, 2024, researcher from from Western University announced they had discovered a protein that has the…
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WHO declared mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
On Aug. 14, 2024, The World Health Organization declared that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic…
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Biden announced $150 million in research grants as part of his ‘moonshot’ push to fight cancer
On Aug. 13, 2024, President Joe Biden announced $150 million in awards from the Advanced Research Projects Agency…
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WHO/Europe study confirmed lifesaving impact of vaccines against COVID-19 Summer Wave
On Aug. 8, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced results of a study that showed the introduction of…
University of Houston Researchers Created New Treatment and Vaccine for Flu and Various Coronaviruses
On Aug. 6, 2024, a team of researchers, led by the University of Houston, announced they had discovered…
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Novartis, Viatris face lawsuit over ‘HeLa’ cell misuse claims
On Aug. 5, 2024, Novartis and Viatris were named a federal lawsuit in Maryland by the family of…
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CEPI and WHO urge broader research strategy for countries to prepare for the next pandemic
On Aug. 1, 2024, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) called…
New initiative launched to advance mRNA vaccine development against human avian influenza (H5N1)
On Jul. 29, 2024, a new project that aims to accelerate the development and accessibility of human avian…
fatal H5N6 avian flu case reported in China
On Jul. 25, 2024, the Government of Hong Kong reported that H5N6 avian flu had infected a 70-year-old…
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Emergent BioSolutions Awarded $250+ Million in Contract to Supply U.S. Government with Four Critical Medical Countermeasure Products
On Jul. 2, 2024, Emergent BioSolutions announced it had received more than $250 millionin contract modifications from the…
Moderna Received $176 million Award through BARDA to Accelerate Development of mRNA-based Pandemic Influenza Vaccine
On Jul. 2, 2024, Moderna announced a project award of $176 million through the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle…
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CDC Recommended Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season
On Jun. 27, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19…
CDC Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendation for Adults
On Jun. 26, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommendation for the…
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USDA Approved Merck Animal Health’s NOBIVAC® NXT Canine Flu H3N2 – The First and Only RNA-Particle Technology Vaccine for Canine Influenza
On Jun. 25, 2024, Merck Animal Health announced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval of NOBIVAC® NXT Canine…
Finland started bird flu vaccinations for humans, in world first
On Jun. 25, 2024, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) announced that they planned to offer…
Houston Zoo Elephant Received First Ever mRNA EEHV Vaccine
On Jun. 18, 2024, the Houston Zoo announced that Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at the Zoo, had…
U.S. FDA Approved CAPVAXIVE™ (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for Prevention of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease and Pneumococcal Pneumonia in Adults
On Jun. 17, 2024, Merck announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved CAPVAXIVE™ (Pneumococcal…
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CDC reported little to no immunity to H5N1 avian flu virus in Americans
On Jun. 14, 2024 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported data from this study suggested that…
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FDA updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Use in the U.S Beginning in Fall 2024
On Jun. 14, 2024, the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) unanimously voted to recommend…
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BioMADE to Establish Bioindustrial Manufacturing Infrastructure in Minnesota
On Jun. 13, 2024, BioMADE announced an investment in a state-of-the-art bioindustrial manufacturing infrastructure in Minnesota, following support…