What’s known and unknown about the coronavirus variant identified in South Africa
Scientists in South Africa have identified a new coronavirus variant with a worrisome combination of…
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Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective in in kids in longer-term study
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Monday that their Covid-19 vaccine was 100% efficacious in preventing infections…
STAT+: Flagship Pioneering’s Noubar Afeyan on the crazy idea behind Moderna and professional entrepreneurs
On his desk — placed so its visible on his Zoom calls — Flagship Pioneering…
CDC advisory committee votes to broaden Covid-19 vaccine booster eligibility
An expert committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines voted…
FDA expands emergency authorization for Covid-19 booster shots to all adults
The Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna…
STAT+: ‘Late is better than never’: Biden plan to boost U.S. production of Covid vaccines gets mixed reviews
Under pressure to widen global access to Covid-19 vaccines, the Biden administration plans to invest…
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Johnson and Johnson’s new vaccines leader talks Covid-19, pipeline plans, and ‘a golden opportunity’ for clinical trials
There’s a changing of the guard at Janssen, Johnson & Johnson’s vaccines division. In June,…
GOP opposition to vaccine mandates extends far beyond Covid-19
WASHINGTON — Right-wing politicians’ resistance to vaccine mandates is extending far beyond Covid-19 immunizations, a…
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Fauci on the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ‘insanity’ of the threats he faces for pushing masks, vaccines
Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert who himself has become a something of…
Opinion: Why two emergency physicians’ kids took part in the Pfizer vaccine trials
Cue the collective sigh of relief from many parents across the country. While the Pfizer-BioNTech…
STAT+: ‘A work in progress’: BioNTech’s CEO wants to widen Covid-19 vaccine access on his own terms
Two years ago, Ugur Sahin was an under-the-radar but extremely determined scientist running a company…
Listen: Moderna v. NIH, psilocybin as a medicine, & the cultural intake of pharma CEOs
Who invented Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine? Can psychedelic medicines be mainstream? And who’s going to run…
Opinion: Understanding health care consumer preferences is key to effective Covid-19 vaccination messaging
Health care, like politics, is local. The performance of certain procedures or the prevalence of…
What would the public health experts do? STAT asked 28 about their holiday plans amid Covid-19
It has been nearly two years since Covid-19 reared its ugly head, as best we…
The U.K. is on its way to eliminating cervical cancer. Here’s why the U.S. isn’t close
A decade ago, a London cancer prevention researcher predicted that the United Kingdom’s national HPV…
Listen: Moderna’s setback, the saga of drug pricing reform & a CEO’s next act
Is drug pricing reform actually happening? Why was Moderna’s stock down? And what’s next for…
White House delays Covid-19 vaccine mandates for federal employees, contractors
The White House is delaying its mandate for federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated…
Opinion: What Moderna owes the world
Moderna is expected to reveal its third quarter earnings on Nov. 4. The announcement will…
Mandates. A well-organized campaign. No politics. How Puerto Rico’s vaccine drive turned into a success
The leader of the Puerto Rico National Guard was still dealing with the aftermath of…
CDC advisers endorse Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for kids 5-11
Children aged 5 to 11 can begin to be vaccinated against Covid-19 within the next…
FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11
The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization to the Covid-19 vaccine developed by…
Can a pro-Covid vaccine, anti-mandate position help a Republican win in a Democratic state?
Glenn Youngkin is playing both sides on Covid-19 vaccines. In his effort to win Virginia’s…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pelosi tries last-ditch drug pricing proposal; Merck sees up to $7B in Covid pill sales in 2022
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Watch: When disease impairs immunity, vaccines are hampered, too
Covid-19 vaccines are remarkably effective, and, at this point, they are the best tool we…
Listen: Vaccines for kids, inside Operation Warp Speed, & a big biotech resignation
Can the FDA be too transparent? Who deserves credit for Operation Warp Speed? And when…
FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine be authorized for children
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of authorizing the…
‘A drop in the ocean’: Moderna to donate more Covid-19 shots, BioNTech to produce vaccines in Africa
Seeking to address inequitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, two manufacturers touted plans to either expand…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA panel to review Pfizer Covid shot for kids; Novartis may sell or spin off its Sandoz generic unit
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? A spot of rain, and then some,…
Opinion: How Moderna nearly lost the race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine
Moderna Inc. has emerged as a biotech power — and a household name — thanks…
Tracking the FDA advisory panel meeting on Covid-19 vaccines for kids
The moment some parents have been anxiously awaiting for months is almost here: The Pfizer-BioNTech…
Moderna says its low-dose Covid vaccine works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna said Monday that a low dose of its Covid-19 vaccine is safe and appears…
Opinion: Fake, substandard vaccines and medicines spell trouble for controlling Covid-19
A notable rallying cry that emerged early during the Covid-19 pandemic was “flatten the curve.”…
FDA scientists say benefits of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine ‘clearly outweigh’ the risks for children ages 5 to 11
Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration presented an analysis late Friday showing that the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Four Democratic senators may delay Medicare drug price reform; Western Covid vaccine stockpiles to hit 600M doses by year’s end
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
CDC advisory panel backs mix-and-match approach to Covid-19 vaccine boosters
An expert panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy…
Listen: Inside the vaccine race, how a Covid pill failed, & Biogen’s troubled launch
Is Moderna misunderstood? Can Biogen turn a profit in Alzheimer’s disease? And what went wrong…
WHO estimate: 115,000 health workers have died from Covid-19, as calls for vaccine access grow
Some 115,000 health care workers died from Covid-19 from January 2020 to May of this…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Power for Medicare to negotiate drug prices grows less likely; FDA OKs mix-and-match Covid booster shots
Top of the morning to you. And a fine one it is. Crystal clear blue…
Half doses, third doses, kids’ doses: Covid vaccine delivery goes next-level difficult
The U.S. Covid-19 vaccine rollout is about to get a lot more complicated. When the…
FDA authorizes booster shots of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines
Many Americans who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will soon be able to choose which…
‘Make a gesture of humanity’: Pope Francis urges drug makers to release Covid-19 vaccine patents
Amid controversy over global access to Covid-19 vaccines, Pope Francis lent his moral authority to…
Opinion: On Covid-19 booster shots, the FDA has overstepped its role
Booster shots for all adults six months after being vaccinated against Covid-19 are safe, effective,…
Opinion: Historic yet imperfect: Malaria vaccine brings hope but the fight is far from over
Historic yet imperfect. That’s how I think of the World Health Organization’s recent endorsement of…
FDA advisory panel votes 19-0 to endorse booster dose of J&J vaccine
For an archived version of live coverage of the hearing of the FDA’s advisory panel,…
Opinion: Feeling guilty about getting a booster shot? Here’s something you can do
The same week that Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and…
Follow the FDA advisory panel meeting on the J&J Covid vaccine booster
The booster-shot question that has been on the top of many minds for many months…
Listen: The FDA star search, more booster debates, & the future of mRNA
Are we any closer to getting a permanent FDA boss? How many Covid-19 vaccinations does…
FDA advisory panel unanimously endorses Moderna’s Covid vaccine booster for some groups
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously Thursday in favor of authorizing booster…
Tracking the FDA advisory panel meeting on Moderna’s Covid vaccine booster
With people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine already in the process of getting booster…
FDA scientists neutral on Moderna Covid-19 vaccine booster ahead of key meeting
Food and Drug Administration scientists did not take a clear position as to whether the…