Pfizer and BioNTech update on mRNA-based combination vaccine program against Influenza and Covid-19

In a Phase 3 trial, Pfizer and BioNTech’s combination vaccine candidate against influenza and COVID-19 met one of its two primary immunogenicity objectives

Pfizer and BioNTech announce data for mRNA-based vaccine program for influenza and COVID-19

The companies plan to start a pivotal Phase 3 trial in the coming months

LEX Diagnostics gets FDA nod and CLIA waiver for ultra-fast VELO system

The VELO system supports multiplex testing for Influenza A, Influenza B, and COVID-19, producing PCR results in six to ten minutes

Roche launches first rapid point-of-care test for whooping cough

The PCR-based test, delivered via Roche’s cobas liat system, allows results to be obtained during a patient consultation in GP practices and Emergency Rooms

New England Biolabs unveils high-speed flu sequencing tool to bolster global outbreak surveillance

Developed in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), the module is built around a multi-segment RT-PCR method with integrated indexing

Zydus launches VaxiFlu vaccine for flu protection

First Indian company to follow global recommendations in accordance with the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Zydus Lifesciences to launch protection against new strain of influenza virus

VaxiFlu-4 is being marketed by Zydus Vaxxicare-a division of the group focussing on preventives

FDA grants EUA to Aptitude’s Covid/flu multiplex test for OTC use

GSK and CureVac restructure collaboration into new licensing agreement

CureVac receives €400 million upfront and up to an additional €1.05 billion in development, regulatory and sales milestone payments as well as tiered royalties; all previous financial considerations from the prior collaboration agreement replaced

Moderna announces positive Phase 3 efficacy data for next generation COVID-19 vaccine

Higher efficacy was observed in mRNA-1283 compared to Spikevax in adults 18 years of age and older