Pfizer vaccine efficacy

Arbutus files patent infringement lawsuit against Pfizer/BioNTech over COVID shots

The lawsuit by Arbutus and Genevant says Pfizer/BioNTech engaged in licensing discussions for the technology but they did not "result in a settlement."

 People pose with syringe with needle in front of displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken.
THE MRNA TECHNIQUE may mean that future pandemics can be dealt with far more quickly.

mRNA could make flu vaccines more effective - here's how

 People pose with syringe with needle in front of displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken.

US CDC still looking at potential stroke risk from Pfizer bivalent COVID shot

 Pregnant woman (illustrative)

COVID increases risk of maternal death - study


Merck's COVID-19 pill to arrive in Israel within two weeks

Molnupiravir received Emergency Use Authorization on Thursday evening in Israel. It is used to treat mild to moderate coronavirus in adults.

An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill, called molnupiravir and being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, is seen in this undated handout photo released by Merck & Co Inc and obtained by Reuters on October 26, 2021.

Pfizer says COVID-19 pill near 90% effective in final analysis

The company has said it can have 180,000 treatment courses ready to ship this year and plans to produce at least 80 million more in 2022.

Vials with Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine labels are seen in this illustration picture taken March 19, 2021.

Most reported US Omicron cases have hit the fully vaccinated -CDC

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that of the 43 cases attributed to the Omicron variant, 34 people had been fully vaccinated.

 Empty Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine vials for children aged 5-11 are seen in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, US, November 6, 2021.

Booster reduces risk of COVID death by 90% among people 50+ – study

Among those who received a shot, a 90% reduction in COVID mortality was observed – 88% among men and 94% among women – compared to those who received only two doses.

An elderly Israeli is seen receiving the third COVID-19 booster shot at a Clalit clinic in Jerusalem, on August 1, 2021.

Three doses of COVID vaccine neutralize Omicron - Pfizer

Previously, a South African research institute claimed that that the Pfizer vaccine only partially protected against the Omicron Coronavirus variant.

A vial of the Pfizer vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen as medical staff are vaccinated at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel

Confessions of a COVID-19 analyst: I'm unsure whether to vaccinate my kids - comment

It will take a couple more weeks until we have information on any unexpected side effects experienced by these children once they are fully vaccinated.

 YOUTH RECEIVE their COVID-19 vaccine at a Clalit center in Jerusalem in August.

COVID-19 vaccine booster authorized by FDA, CDC for all adults 18+

Tens of millions more fully vaccinated Americans are now eligible for a third shot

Signage is seen outside of FDA headquarters in White Oak, Maryland.

Ted Cruz slams Big Bird for promoting COVID-19 vaccines

The republican senator referred to Big Bird's tweet as "government propaganda."

 Sesame Street's Big Bird speaks during an Apple special event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino

Israel's oral COVID vaccine gets greenlight for trial in South Africa

“An oral COVID-19 vaccine would eliminate barriers to rapid, wide-scale distribution, enabling people to administer the vaccine themselves."

 Illustrative photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging

Vaccinated? These four factors could increase your risk of COVID infection

Vaccinated two or three times? What are your chances of still contracting the virus and which four factors can reduce or increase your risk of being infected?

 A WOMAN receives a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Tel Aviv in August