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HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics
By Stephanie Brown HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ...
In reversal, FDA rehires staff tasked with releasing public records
The FDA has rehired at least some workers tasked with releasing public records generated by the agency’s regulatory ...
RFK Jr. wants placebo testing for ‘new’ vaccines, experts say it’s unethical
The health department did not provide details on how the proposed changes will be enforced or to which vaccine trials they ...
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RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could ...
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HHS, NIH announce development of universal vaccine for COVID-19 and influenza
Researchers aim to develop a universal vaccine platform that could protect against both COVID-19 and influenza without annual ...
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HHS, NIH to develop universal flu vaccines targeting multiple strains
HHS and the National Institutes of Health plan to develop universal vaccines targeting a broad range of flu and coronavirus strains using a new whole-virus platform. The platform, dubbed Generation ...
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Novavax COVID Vaccine Moves Closer to Full FDA Approval
The FDA is expected to unpause the only protein-based COVID-19 vaccine's transition from emergency approval to full approval.
Common bacteria linked to strep raises worries in US: ‘Pandemic in plain sight’
Too easily overlooked are non-influenza, non-COVID viruses and bacteria that are burgeoning and spreading unchecked — both in ...
US government to require placebo testing of all new vaccines: How will it affect updated COVID shots?
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department says it will require placebo testing of "all new vaccines," raising questions ...
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FDA Commissioner: No Major Reorganization, Just Smart Reforms
"I have tremendous confidence in the many scientists, inspectors, and staff at the FDA to help accomplish these goals and am excited to work with them," said new FDA commissioner Dr Marty Makary ...
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From pandemic spotlight to post-COVID crossroads: What happened to these biotech players?
Have you ever wondered about what became of COVID vaccine companies after the pandemic settled down? Find out in this article ...
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Moderna could be expelled from ABPI after breaching rules over covid vaccine trial
The UK’s drug representative body may expel the drug company Moderna over its handling of a case in which children were offered £1500 to participate in a clinical trial. The Prescription Medicines ...