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Pfizer/BioNTech’s Omicron-adapted booster approved by FDA for young children

The companies have also submitted an application to the EMA for this age group

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JCVI recommends spring COVID-19 booster for those at highest risk

Eligible individuals will be offered the booster around six months after their previous dose

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WHO countries begin negotiations on global pandemic preparedness agreement

The discussions will continue over the next year until a final draft is made in 2024

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AstraZeneca announces major expansion of Canadian research footprint

The investment includes the creation of 500 jobs and a new rare disease research hub

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Pfizer/BioNTech submit FDA application for Omicron-adapted booster for young children

The vaccine is already authorised as the third of a three-dose primary series in this age group

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FDA authorises first at-home COVID-19 and flu test for emergency use

The single-use test uses nasal swab samples and provides results in about 30 minutes

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Gilead reports positive real-world evidence for COVID-19 treatment Veklury

A study of more than 500,000 hospitalised patients showed a reduction in mortality risk

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European Commission grants AstraZeneca three new approvals

The indications are for adults with liver and lung cancers, and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

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AstraZeneca/Sanofi’s Beyfortus shows consistent protection against RSV disease in infants

RSV is the most common cause of infant respiratory infections, including pneumonia

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Merck and Ridgeback’s COVID-19 pill fails to prevent infection within households

Lagevrio is already approved to treat certain patients with COVID-19 in several markets

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AstraZeneca and MSD report final overall survival results from prostate cancer study

The combination treatment increased the current patient survival rate by over seven months

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AstraZeneca’s Evusheld not recommended by NICE for COVID-19 prevention

The agency said there is not enough evidence of the drug’s effectiveness against current variants

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