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


If COVID boosters are so effective, why isn’t everyone getting one?

Hebrew University epidemiologist and public health physician Prof. Hagai Levine said that there is not necessarily proof that a third shot is needed for everyone.

 Medical staff receive their third COVID-19 vaccine shot at Meir Medical Center in Kefar Sava, August 13, 2021.

For Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children benefits outweigh risks - FDA

If the FDA authorizes the Pfizer/BioNTech immunization for children 5 to 11 years old, it would be the first COVID-19 vaccine for the age group.

A YOUTH receives the COVID-19 vaccine at a Clalit inoculation center in Petah Tikva last week.

FDA to allow mix and match of COVID-19 booster vaccines- NYT

The government would not recommend one shot over another, and it might note that using the same vaccine as a booster when possible is preferable, the NYT report said.

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

If the chickenpox vaccine lasts 20 years, why not the COVID-19 shot?

Will the third booster shot be our last? Israeli doctors explain the science behind it.

 Health worker prepares a Covid-19 vaccine at a temporary Clalit health care center in Jerusalem, September 30, 2021.

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness drops after 6 months -study

The analysis showed that the vaccine's effectiveness in preventing hospitalization and death remained high at 90% for at least six months.

Heart transplant patient gets Pfizer booster shot at Sheba Medical Center.

Pfizer COVID vaccine finally wins full FDA approval

The vaccine will now be officially marketed under the name Comirnaty * Pfizer shares were up around 5% and BioNTech shares were up more than 9%.

Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020

US to begin COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in September

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be made widely available to Americans starting on September 20, pending FDA approval and CDC recommendation.

A health worker is seen preparing to administer the a third COVID-19 booster shot (illustrative).

British study shows COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under Delta

A British study found that protection from either of the two most commonly used COVID-19 vaccines against the Delta variant weakens within three months.

Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020

Up to 43% increase in developing COVID antibodies after third dose - study

A study released Friday found that immunosuppressed individuals developed 43% more antibodies from the third vaccine than they did from the second, suggesting that the third jab is highly effective

A healthcare worker prepares a vaccine at a facility operated by the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Rabin Square, Dec. 31, 2020.

COVID: 88% of people who receive 3rd shot feel similar or better than 2nd

Some 14 people out of more than 400,000 who were vaccinated with a third shot were diagnosed with the virus, among them two who were hospitalized.

 Third vaccine doses being administered at the Amigdor Retirement Residence by Magen David Adom (MDA), Jerusalem, August 5, 2021.