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FDA’s approval of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine “is a milestone” says acting FDA commissioner Janet Woodcock

After more than a billion doses have been given worldwide, Comirnaty is now officially approved for people aged 16 and over in the US

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COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time, backing up the need for boosters

While both Pfizer/BioNTech and AstraZeneca’s vaccines offer good protection, a new UK study shows the protection reduces over time and the UK's booster campaign is likely to begin in September

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Valneva’s COVID-19 vaccine to be tested in older people

The trial for VLA2001 will involve people over the age of 56 in New Zealand and aims to generate additional safety and immunogenicity data in older people

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South Korean company SK bioscience moves into phase 3 trials for its COVID-19 vaccine

Part of the Wave 2 vaccine programme, GBP510 will bolster South Korea’s domestic supply if successful

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BioNTech to use COVID vaccine profits to “expand and accelerate” pipeline

Vaccine maker posts first-half profits of €3.9bn compared to a loss of €142m a year earlier as demand for the innovative mRNA jab remains strong

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Moderna deal to build state-of-the-art manufacturing plant bolsters Canada’s vaccine production

The new manufacturing facility will enhance the country’s “rapid pandemic response capabilities”

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Mixing AZ and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines increases antibody levels

South Korea-based study found AZ followed by Pfizer boosted antibody levels six-fold compared to two AZ doses

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One dose of AZ’s COVID-19 vaccine ‘highly effective’ against severe disease from variants

New real-world data from Canada shows vaccine efficacy was lower against milder symptomatic disease with one dose

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AZ, J&J to research modifications to COVID-19 vaccines over rare blood clot issues

Researchers to explore potential of modifications to vaccine to reduce or remove risk of rare blood clots

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Wearing masks to remain compulsory on London transport after restrictions are eased

Announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to relax most COVID-19 restrictions in England on 19 July

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FDA lists rare neurological condition as potential side effect of J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine

Guillain-Barré syndrome has been reported in 100 people who have received the vaccine in the US

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World Mask Week campaigners encourage continued mask wearing to help slow the spread of COVID-19

The campaign is encouraging both individuals and organisations to support continued mask wearing

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