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Sanofi Pasteur Responds to Nation's Need for Hib Vaccine With Increased Supply

... since December of 2007 to meet the country's Hib immunization needs, and maximize the availability of the ... -- which can be used by physicians to fulfill CDC immunization recommendations. ActHIB vaccine has been ... a pediatric combination vaccine for active immunization against five serious childhood diseases: ...

New Phase 3 Data Continue to Indicate that Wyeth's Investigational 13-valent Vaccine Has the Potential to Broaden Coverage Against Pneumococcal Disease

... 13 -- if approved and incorporated into national immunization programs -- for the Netherlands, the UK, as well ... of Prevenar 13, if approved, to national immunization programs has the potential to further reduce PD ... for Prevenar Prevenar is indicated for active immunization against disease by Streptococcus pneumoniae ...

French Agency AMP Appoints Dr Kamel Senouci as Director of SIVAC Initiative (Supporting Independent Immunization and Vaccine Advisory Committees)

... Director for the SIVAC (Supporting Independent immunization and Vaccine Advisory Committees) initiative. This ... at contributing to the development of national immunization technical advisory groups in six resource poor ... needed in view of the complexity of the immunization programs and cost of new vaccines." Dr ...

Russia Chooses Inactivated Polio Vaccine from Sanofi Pasteur for Primary Immunization of all Infants

... countries are using IPV for their national immunization programs which is becoming the international ... country to choose IPV in a national immunization program with sanofi pasteur's IPV containing ... also chose to include Pentaxim(R) in its national immunization program. In Indonesia the World Health ...

Major Adult Vaccine Clinical Trial for Pneumonia Prevention Begins

... initiation of the Community Acquired Pneumonia immunization Trial in Adults a major study in adults of an ... (FDA). The Community Acquired Pneumonia immunization Trial in Adults is a double-blind, ... PREVENAR is indicated for active immunization of infants and children from 6 weeks through 9 ...

South Africa Begins Introduction of PREVENAR into Childhood Immunization Program

... announced that South Africa has initiated an immunization program against pneumococcal disease with ... that have included PREVENAR in their national immunization programs. According to the World Health ... to introduce PREVENAR into the national childhood immunization schedule will bring this potentially ...

Cyprus and Ireland Add Wyeth's 7-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV7) to Their National Immunisation Schedules

... Adsorbed), also called PCV7, to their national immunization schedules.(1) Including Ireland and Cyprus, this ... of this life-saving vaccine into national immunization schedules," says Dr E. David McIntosh, ... 5) World Health Organization. Meeting of the immunization Strategic Advisory Group of Experts, November ...

Sanofi Pasteur Shipping First Doses of Influenza Vaccine for the 2008-2009 Season

... season. Sanofi Pasteur is committed to raising immunization rates and improving global access to vaccines. ... to their patients," said Pisano. Influenza immunization Recommendations The CDC recommends that ... annually. The CDC recommends an annual influenza immunization for anyone who wishes to reduce their risk ...

CDC Immunization Advisory Committee Recommends Two New Pediatric Vaccines from GlaxoSmithKline

... that offers completion of rotavirus immunization by four months of age in just two oral doses -- ... Poliovirus Vaccine], in the childhood immunization program. ROTARIX is a two-dose oral rotavirus ... that can be easily added to the current childhood immunization schedule," said Barbara Howe, M.D., Vice ...

Raven biotechnologies and Bioprocessing Technology Institute Announce Collaboration to Advance Discovery of Stem Cell Antibodies

... Raven will license its proprietary whole cell immunization technology for use with BTI's stem cells. ... to the antibodies BTI generates using Raven's immunization technology for use in cancer therapeutics and ... for developing monoclonal antibodies through immunization with stem cells. BTI is a world-class research ...

U.S. FDA Licenses DAPTACEL(R) Vaccine for the Fifth Consecutive Dose in the Pediatric DTaP Immunization Series

... - DAPTACEL vaccine is licensed for the entire immunization series to protect against diphtheria, ... and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of ... a convenient fit with the CDC's recommended immunization schedule. According to the ACIP, AAP, and AAFP ...

Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition Applauds Expanded Influenza Vaccine Recommendation for Children

... for Infectious Diseases' Childhood Influenza immunization Coalition (CIIC) is pleased to support today's ... and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on immunization Practices (ACIP) to expand the influenza vaccine ... and beyond. About the Childhood Influenza immunization Coalition The National Foundation for ...

Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. to Present Data on Alzheimer's Vaccine at 13th International Congress of Immunology Conference

... an important safety concern for active immunization of Alzheimer's disease patients. "We are pleased ... technology, which is designed to make active immunization safe and practical for treating Alzheimer's ... passive (using humanized monoclonal antibodies) immunization against Alzheimer's disease. Also, Intellect has ...

FluMist(R) Begins Shipping for 2009-2010 Influenza Season

... implementation of the recommendations by the CDC's Advisory Committee on immunization Practices (ACIP) that children six months through the age of 18 years be ... covered by approximately 95 percent of private health plans which offer immunization benefits. FluMist Becomes Sponsor of Women's Professional ...

HHS Awards MedImmune Contract to Manufacture Live Attenuated Nasal Spray Vaccine for Novel Influenza A (H1N1)

... to and during the back-to-school period. The CDC's Advisory Committee on immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends influenza vaccination for all age groups as ... Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization of individuals two to 49 years of age against influenza disease caused by ...

Flu vaccine given in microneedle skin patches proves effective in mice

... because of the skin's rich immune network." Even though cutaneous immunization has been shown to induce a broad range of immune responses, and to be ... or intentional hypodermic needle re-use. The project team plans future immunization studies in other animal models, including guinea pigs or ferrets, before ...

Pepscan Achieves a Breakthrough With CLIPS Immunogen Technology: Synthetic Peptide Antigen is Able to Induce Fully Functional Antibodies Against a Formerly Intractable GPCR Target CXCR7

... mimics of protein active sites , allowing us to do site-specific immunization to come up with functional antibodies against very difficult targets such ... by infusion (passive immunization). A major stumbling block for immunization is often the inability to generate potent antibodies, especially when the ...

Intercell Announces European Approval of New Vaccine, IXIARO(R), to Prevent Japanese Encephalitis

... Intercell's product is a purified, inactivated vaccine for active immunization against infections with Japanese Encephalitis virus. The new vaccine is ... Encephalitis vaccine is a purified, inactivated vaccine for active immunization against the Japanese Encephalitis virus. The total development time of ...

Intercell Announces FDA Approval of IXIARO(R), a Novel Vaccine to Prevent Japanese Encephalitis

... Intercell's vaccine is a purified, inactivated product for active immunization against viral infections of Japanese Encephalitis. IXIARO is manufactured ... Encephalitis vaccine is a purified, inactivated vaccine for active immunization against the Japanese Encephalitis virus. The total development time of ...

IDRI and Immune Design Corp. Enter License Agreement on GLA Vaccine Adjuvant

... at Immune Design Corp., a Seattle biotech startup focused on novel immunization strategies. "This innovative adjuvant could drive a major shift in the ... biotech company working to develop innovative vaccine adjuvants and immunization strategies that specifically target dendritic cells, a critical component ...

GSK Begins Shipments of Fluarix(R) and FluLaval(R) to U.S. Customers for 2008-2009 Influenza Season

... About FLUARIX and FLULAVAL FLUARIX and FLULAVAL are indicated for active immunization of adults (18 years of age and older) against influenza disease caused by ... reaction to previous administration of any influenza vaccine. immunization should be delayed in anyone with an acute evolving neurologic disorder, ...

GSK Receives Favorable Recommendation by FDA Advisory Committee for Rotarix(R) (Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral)

... be integrated into the current vaccine schedule at the two and four month immunization visits. Severe rotavirus diarrhea and dehydration can occur as young as ... circulating rotavirus types in the U.S. The CDC Advisory Committee on immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the ...

Iomai Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Gregory Glenn Details Development of Travelers' Diarrhea Patch at Keystone Conference

... the founder of Iomai, developed the company's proprietary transcutaneous immunization technology (TCI) technology. The needle-free technology uses a patch ... delivered via a novel, needle-free technology called transcutaneous immunization (TCI). TCI, discovered by researchers at the Walter Reed Army Institute of ...

FDA Approves ACAM2000(TM) Vaccine for Protection Against Smallpox

... - ACAM2000 is a live, vaccinia virus smallpox vaccine indicated for active immunization against smallpox disease for persons determined to be at high risk for ... the world under a US FDA IND application. ACAM2000 is licensed for active immunization of persons determined to be at high risk for smallpox infection. Acambis ...

ImmunoVaccine Technologies Partners With Scancell to Advance DNA Vaccine Delivery

... technology has the potential to better deliver DNA vaccines to draining lymph nodes to produce high levels of immune response using conventional immunization techniques." "IVT's DepoVax(TM) represents a potentially attractive future delivery system for our ImmunoBody(R) DNA vaccines, especially those for ...

Novavax Announces Appointment of John J. Trizzino as Senior Vice President, International and Government Alliances

... marketing partnerships, and worked closely with public and private partners including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national immunization program and the Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, Mr. Trizzino's responsibilities at MedImmune and work with the RSV ...

ImmunoVaccine Technologies Collaborates with Defence Research & Development Canada to Strengthen Canada's Ability to Deal with Biological Threats

... Infection with anthrax is very serious, and potentially life threatening. Currently, to protect individuals who may come in contact with anthrax, immunization consists of three injections given 2 weeks apart, followed by three additional injections given at 6, 12, and 18 months. Annual booster injections of ...

Intercell to Host Conference Call and Webcast Today on FDA Approval of IXIARO(R) Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

... where the virus circulates. About IXIARO Intercell's novel Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is a purified, inactivated vaccine for active immunization against the Japanese Encephalitis virus. The total development time of this vaccine took more than 10 years. The vaccine was developed under a ...

Sinovac Enters Veterinary Vaccine Market with Inactivated Rabies Vaccine

... in the world, totaling approximately 3,010 in 2007. Animal rabies is the leading cause of transmission that results in human rabies. Improving the immunization of animals is key to reducing the prevalence rabies in both animals and humans. On January 18, 2008, China approved compulsory vaccination for dogs. ...

IDRI Collaborates with the Brazilian Butantan Institute To Develop Novel Vaccines Against Leishmaniasis

... candidate in dogs with the support of the Brazilian Development Bank. Our ultimate goal is to combine the leishmaniasis vaccine with routine rabies immunization and to vaccinate up to 40 millions of dogs in Brazil," added Dr. Raw. "This collaboration with IDRI brings the reality of effective leishmaniasis ...

DaVita Launches 'Flu Fighter Program' in Support of National Influenza Week

... patients first." The flu vaccinations are available at no cost to all DaVita patients and are covered by Medicare. The DaVita Flu Fighters immunization standards are in sync with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services initiative called Healthy People 2010. DaVita expects that more than 90 ...

Technology Pioneer 2009 - AC Immune Highlights Significant Clinical Milestones in Alzheimer's Disease Drug Development

... "best in class" potential against Alzheimer's Disease along three axes: vaccines, antibodies and small molecules. The anti-Abeta antibody for passive immunization is partnered with Genentech and entered clinical Phase I trial in 2008. Two proprietary products, ACI-24 (vaccine) and ACI-91 (small molecule) ...

Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Issues Letter to Shareholders From Its Chairman and CEO

... for the treatment and prevention of AD and other disorders. The Company has a broad proprietary immunotherapy platform for both passive and active immunization against AD. Also, Intellect has completed Phase I clinical trials for OXIGON(R), which has the potential to be used as a treatment for AD and other ...

Sentry Logistic Solutions Offers Outsourced Vaccine Storage & Distribution Service

... INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to help government entities, hospitals and public health care agencies be prepared for the winter immunization season, Sentry Logistic Solutions is aggressively educating the industry about the proper storage and handling of vaccine materials. In order to ...

More Evidence Published That Epidemics of Childhood Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome are Linked to Immunization

... at a time when there is an global epidemic of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Japanese children secrete large amounts of cortisol following immunization compared to Caucasians and Japanese children also have a low risk of developing type 1 diabetes. "The picture is becoming clear. Not only are ...

Iomai Stockholders Approve Merger With Intercell Subsidiary

... Iomai Corporation discovers and develops vaccines and immune system stimulants, delivered via a novel, needle-free technology called transcutaneous immunization (TCI). TCI, discovered by researchers at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, taps into the unique benefits of a major group of ...

Iomai, Intercell Chief Scientific Officers to Speak on Future of Vaccines at BIO International Convention Today

... Iomai Corporation discovers and develops vaccines and immune system stimulants, delivered via a novel, needle-free technology called transcutaneous immunization (TCI). TCI, discovered by researchers at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, taps into the unique benefits of a major group of ...

Brazil's biotech firms: From imitators to innovators in health-related products

... products. One difference is that, while Indian firms are among the world's leading vaccine manufacturers and supply the country's national immunization program, in Brazil this activity is primarily the domain of public institutes. Also, in addition to their large domestic markets, Indian and ...

Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. Grants License for Certain Patents and Patent Applications to Wyeth and Elan Pharma International Ltd.

... and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other disorders. The company has a broad proprietary immunotherapy platform for both passive and active immunization against Alzheimer's disease. Also, Intellect has recently completed Phase I clinical trials for OXIGON(TM), a unique antioxidant and anti-amyloid ...

ImmunoVaccine Technologies Patents DepoVax(TM) Vaccine Platform

... be unstable in aqueous formulations. DepoVax(TM) vaccines are also easy to administer by health care practitioners, an important consideration for immunization programs targeting infectious diseases in a population. "Our patented technology offers a dramatic boost to the effectiveness of existing ...
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