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

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

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

Centre deploys high-level team to Kerala to investigate Avian Influenza Outbreak

The team will also assist the state health departments in terms of public health measures, management guidelines and protocols to manage the increasing cases of Avian Influenza

Moderna kickstarts Phase 1/2 study for influenza vaccine candidate

Both mRNA-1020 and mRNA-1030 target hemagglutinin and neuraminidase antigens, two major influenza surface glycoproteins that are essential across the viral life cycle

Moderna announces positive interim Phase 1 data for mRNA flu vaccine

Phase 1 study of quadrivalent flu vaccine (mRNA-1010) successfully boosted titers against all four strains in older and younger adults, even at lowest dose; no significant safety concerns were observed

PerkinElmer receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel

RT-PCR test detects and differentiates SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus