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Valneva’s chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq now authorised in EU for adolescents aged 12 and above
1 April 2025 - With this extension, Ixchiq, the first vaccine against the chikungunya virus, is now available for administration ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Apr 2025
European Commission approves Pfizer’s RSV vaccine Abrysvo to help protect adults aged 18-59 against RSV lower respiratory tract disease
1 April 2025 - Abrysvo is the first and only RSV vaccine approved in the European Union for non-pregnant adults ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Mar 2025
European Commission approves Merck’s Capvaxive (pneumococcal 21 valent conjugate vaccine) for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia in adults
26 March 2025 - EC decision marks the fourth approval for Capvaxive for pneumococcal vaccination in adults ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Mar 2025
Valneva receives EMA’s positive CHMP opinion for adolescent label extension for chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq
28 February 2025 - If granted, Ixchiq will become the first vaccine against the chikungunya virus available in the EU ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Feb 2025
European Commission approves CSL and Arcturus Therapeutics’ Kostaive, the first self-amplifying mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
14 February 2025 - Kostaive represents a significant advancement in vaccine technology, demonstrating superior immunogenicity and antibody persistence for up to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jan 2025
Highlights from the 27-30 January 2025 CHMP meeting
31 January 2025 - Eight new medicines recommended for approval; one positive opinion for a medicine intended for use outside the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jan 2025
GSK’s Shingrix new pre-filled syringe presentation accepted for review by EMA
27 January 2025 - If approved, the new presentation will offer a convenient administration option to healthcare professionals. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Dec 2024
GSK’s fully liquid Menveo meningococcal vaccine approved by European Commission
27 November 2024 - New fully liquid presentation means reconstitution is not needed before use. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Oct 2024
Novavax's updated 2024-2025 Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine receives authorisation in the EU
9 October 2024 - Novavax today announced that the European Commission granted marketing authorisation for Novavax's updated 2024-2025 Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Sep 2024
GSK’s Menveo meningococcal vaccine in new single-vial, fully liquid presentation receives positive European CHMP opinion
24 September 2024 - Marketing authorisation in EU expected by November 2024. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Sep 2024
Bavarian Nordic receives EMA approval of mpox vaccine for adolescents
19 September 2024 - MVA-BN approved for use against mpox and smallpox in adolescents 12-17 years of age after expedited review ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Sep 2024
Valneva submits label extension applications for its chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq to EMA and Health Canada
18 September 2024 - To potentially include adolescents and antibody persistence up to two years. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Sep 2024
EMA Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use adopts positive opinion recommending authorisation of Moderna's COVID-19 mRNA vaccine targeting the SARS-COV-2 variant JN.1
5 September 2024 - Moderna's updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine will be available for the 2024-2025 vaccination season, pending a European ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Aug 2024
European Commission approves expanded age indication for GSK’s Arexvy, the first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine for adults aged 50-59 at increased risk
29 August 2024 - This follows approval in US, with other countries anticipated, including Japan later this year. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2024
Moderna receives European Commission approval for RSV vaccine mRESVIA
23 August 2024 - Moderna today announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for mResvia (mRNA-1345), an mRNA respiratory ...