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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for Potential Bird Flu Vaccine

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The designation addresses the unmet need for prevention of H5N1, which remains a global health risk, and a phase 1 trial of the vaccine was initiated in November 2024.

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Vaccines to Watch in 2024

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Moderna, Merck, and Pfizer-BioNTech are leading the charge with new vaccines for respiratory viruses in development.

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COVID-19 Infection Raises Heart Failure Risks, Underlines Vaccination Importance

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Research presented at CHEST 2024 outlined the heart failure risks associated with COVID-19 infection and emphasized the importance of vaccination to prevent adverse outcomes.

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Examining Pharmacists Role in the Current Vaccine Landscape

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Posters presented at the APhA 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition discussed pharmacist barriers in pediatric immunizations, a novel meningococcal vaccine, and the need for inpatient reviews of vaccination history.

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COVID-19: FDA Approves, Grants EUA to Moderna, Pfizer 2024-2025 Vaccine Formulations

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Novavax is still awaiting FDA authorization for their protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.

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Patient-Level Interventions Can Increase HPV Vaccination Rates in Communities | IDWeek 2024

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Vaccination against HPV can prevent thousands of cases of cancer each year.

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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy, Effectiveness Among Patients with HIV | IDWeek 2024

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Analyzing outcomes from the COVID-19, influenza, and pneumococcal vaccines, researchers explored the effectiveness and patient hesitancy surrounding each vaccine.

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