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New free vaccine to protect kids against pneumococcal
2 September 2025 - Australian children will now have stronger protection against pneumococcal with the Australian Government implementing a new ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Sep 2025
PHARMAC confirms continued access to Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine
1 September 2025 - PHARMAC has secured a new supply agreement with Pfizer to continue funding the Comirnaty brand of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Aug 2025
Moderna receives US FDA approval for updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting LP.8.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2
27 August 2025 - Moderna today announced that the US FDA has approved the supplemental biologics license applications for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Aug 2025
Pfizer and BioNTech’s Comirnaty receives US FDA approval for adults 65 and older and individuals ages 5 through 64 at increased risk for severe COVID-19
27 August 2025 - The 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation targets the SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineage LP.8.1, in line with FDA guidance to more ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2025
Moderna receives Health Canada approval for updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting SARS-CoV-2 variant LP.8.1
22 August 2025 - All 2025 pre-filled syringe doses to be made in Canada, marking a domestic production milestone. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2025
Pfizer Canada and BioNTech receive Health Canada approval of LP.8.1 variant adapted COVID-19 vaccine
18 August 2025 - LP.8.1 variant adapted COVID-19 vaccine Cominaty is now authorised in Canada for individuals 6 months of age ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2025
Valneva’s chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq now authorised in Canada for individuals aged 12 and plder
18 August 2025 - Valneva today announced that Health Canada has granted marketing authorisation for its single dose vaccine, Ixchiq, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Aug 2025
PHARMAC expands access to meningococcal B vaccine for children under 5
31 July 2025 - PHARMAC is extending access to the meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero), with up to 77,000 more children ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Jul 2025
EMA CHMP adopts positive opinion recommending authorisation of Moderna's COVID-19 mRNA vaccine targeting the SARS-CoV-2 variant LP.8.1
25 July 2025 - Moderna's updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine will be available for the 2025-2026 vaccination season, pending a European ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Jul 2025
Pfizer and BioNTech receive positive CHMP opinion for LP.8.1 adapted COVID-19 vaccine in the European Union
25 July 2025 - Data indicate that the LP.8.1-adapted COVID-19 vaccine confers improved immune response against currently dominant and emerging sub-lineages ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Jul 2025
Bavarian Nordic receives acceptance from Health Canada for review of the new drug submission for its chikungunya vaccine
22 July 2025 - Bavarian Nordic announced today that Health Canada has accepted for review the Company’s application for licensure ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jul 2025
US FDA approves GSK’s Shingrix in a pre-filled syringe presentation
17 July 2025 - Pre-filled syringe presentation offers a convenient administration option to health care professionals. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Jul 2025
Call for RSV vaccine subsidies for elderly as severe hospitalisations on rise
16 July 2025 - RSV has outstripped severe Covid and flu hospitalisation rates and proved itself more fatal than either of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Jul 2025
US FDA accepts application to review expanded use of GSK’s RSV vaccine, Arexvy, for adults 18-49 at increased risk
14 July 2025 - FDA decision anticipated H1, 2026 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Jul 2025
Moderna receives full US FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, in children aged 6 months through 11 years at increased risk for COVID-19 disease
10 July 2025 - Spikevax is now approved for all adults aged 65 years and older, and individuals aged 6 ...