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Novavax Statement on Completion of the National Research Council of Canada Biologics Manufacturing Centre
firstwordpharma
June 23, 2021
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced today that construction of the new Biologics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) at the National Research Council of Canada's (NRC)’s Royalmount location.
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U.S. likely to miss July 4 COVID-19 vaccine target, White House says
firstwordpharma
June 23, 2021
The US will likely fail to meet President Joe Biden's goal to deliver at least one COVID-19 vaccine to 70% of adults by July 4, as reported This is Money on Tuesday.
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Novartis aims to bottle more than 50 mln doses of BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in 2021
firstwordpharma
June 23, 2021
Novartis aims to bottle more than 50 million doses of BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine this year at its fill-and-finish facility in Stein, Switzerland, as reported in KFGO.
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IEHP Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Access to Nearly 4,000 Homebound Residents
prnewswire
June 23, 2021
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has utilized My Turn online (myturn.ca.gov) to provide and administer COVID-19 vaccines to nearly 4,000 homebound residents.
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AHA News: Should Rare Cases of Heart Inflammation Put Your COVID-19 Vaccine Plans on Hold?
drugs
June 22, 2021
A possible link between some COVID-19 vaccines and heart inflammation bears close monitoring, but it's no reason for parents or their teenage children to avoid vaccination.
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In 11 States, Seniors' Low Vaccination Rates a 'Powder Keg' for New Cases
drugs
June 22, 2021
U.S. health experts warn there is a ticking time bomb in 11 states where 20 percent or more of seniors still have not received a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Underlying Medical Conditions Up Risk for Severe COVID-19 in Children
drugs
June 22, 2021
A higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness can be found among children with medical complexity and certain underlying conditions, according to a study published online June 7 in JAMA Network Open.
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Russians Threaten to Sue Over Vaccine Switch-Up — Reports
firstwordpharma
June 22, 2021
Several Russian volunteers who claim they were given a less effective COVID-19 vaccine instead of the Sputnik V vaccine are considering pursuing legal action, as reported The Moscow Times on Monday.
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AXE Motivates Guys to Get Vaxxed, Then Axed and Back Out into the World Through 'Get Axeinated' Campaign
prnewswire
June 22, 2021
Let's face it, getting vaccinated is hot... who knew being vaccinated was such a trending topic in your dating profile?
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Over 900m vaccine doses given in China
chinadaily
June 21, 2021
China on June 14 passed the 900-million-dose COVID-19 vaccination milestone as it aims to vaccinate at least 70 percent of the target population by the end of this year, according to the latest data from the National Health Commission.