Day: August 23, 2024
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The Rush to Vaccinate Low-Risk Teens Against Mpox
Bavarian Nordic plans to seek European approval for its mpox vaccine for adolescents after the WHO declared a global public health emergency. Medical commentator John Campbell suggests that the risk of sustained mpox transmission in the West is low, with transmission mainly occurring through close contact rather than airborne. The CDC notes that severe cases…
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Pharma Profits Surge Amid Renewed Mpox Panic: Are We Repeating History?
Bavarian Nordic’s stock surged after the WHO declared mpox a global public health emergency due to outbreaks in the DRC and neighboring countries. The declaration could lead to increased funding and vaccine distribution despite criticisms of the WHO’s process. Bavarian Nordic is one of the few companies with an approved mpox vaccine, Jynneos, although there…
