US government awards Moderna $176M for bird flu vaccine development
The U.S. government has awarded $176 million to Moderna for the development of its bird flu vaccine as the country faces a H5N1 virus outbreak in dairy cows.
Kansas sues Pfizer over 'misrepresentations' and 'adverse events' of COVID-19 vaccine
The State of Kansas has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, Inc. for alleged consumer protection violations related to the company's manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine globally as demand dips, rare side effects revealed
The pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Tuesday said it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine worldwide due to low demand and following reports that the vaccine caused rare side effects.
Walgreens shares have best day since 2022
The new CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance will help steer a massive cost-cutting plan as the drug-store chain attempts to stop losing money and as demand from COVID related products wains.
Sanofi and Janssen join forces to develop E.coli vaccine, with Sanofi's $175M upfront payment
Sanofi revealed Tuesday that it had entered into an agreement with Janssen for the joint development and marketing of a vaccine candidate targeting extra-intestinal pathogenic E.coli.
Walgreens resolves COVID-19 vaccine supply after appointment challenges
Walgreens announced that its pharmacies across the country now have COVID-19 vaccine supplies and additional appointments available in response to ongoing disruptions.
Here's how much the new COVID vaccines will cost
Three vaccine manufacturers have announced the prices for their new and updated vaccines. The shots are available for anyone 6 months of age and older.
Vaccine makers see stock price boost on Biden admin COVID shot push
News that the Biden administration is planning to push for Americans to get the updated COVID vaccines this fall caused several vaccine manufacturers' stock prices to rise Monday.
Poland asks Pfizer to renegotiate COVID-19 vaccine deal
Poland has called on Pfizer to come to more favorable terms in negotiations to lower the total amount of COVID-19 doses it is sending.
US spending $5 billion to increase new COVID vaccines' speed of development
The U.S. government is spending more than $5 billion to increase the speed of development of new COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, according to officials.
Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers blocked by appeals court
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked President Biden's mandate on Thursday that about 3.5 million federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Johnson & Johnson fourth-quarter earnings down 25%
The company continues to see pressure on sales from staffing shortages at hospitals, which have limited growth in procedures using J&J products, while inflation has boosted expenses.
J&J slashes production of its unpopular COVID-19 shot
A partnership with rival Merck & Co. to help make the shots, forged at the urging of the U.S. government, hasn’t lived up to expectations. The companies are now engaged in arbitration.
China approves sale of Pfizer COVID pill Paxlovid as cases surge, White House denies involvement
The White House says it was not in any way involved in China's approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill to treat an anticipated wave of infections.
J&J and Merck Ebola vaccines produce lasting antibodies in children and adults
According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the Johnson & Johnson's and Merck's vaccines for Ebola created lasting antibodies.
Moderna and Merck team-up to fight melanoma
Vaccine-maker Moderna has partnered with the biopharmaceutical company Merck to create an effective treatment for skin cancer
Ice Cube confirms $9M movie deal taken from him after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Rapper and actor Ice Cube confirmed he lost a $9 million movie deal with Sony Productions because he refused producers' requests to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Religious employees allegedly fired for not getting COVID-19 vaccine sue Massachusetts pharmaceutical company
Several religious employees of a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company, who claim they were fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have filed a lawsuit, led by Alex Jones' attorney.
Tyson Foods ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees
The largest meat producer in the U.S., Tyson Foods, ended its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees on Oct. 31, the company said on Monday.
Moderna stock tumbles after quarterly earnings show revenue declines
COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna's shares fell on Thursday following the release of the company's third-quarter earnings, which showed a decline in revenue.