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FDA says Moderna vaccine’s benefits outweigh risks after Nordic countries limit use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reiterated its stance that the benefits of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine outweigh its risks on Friday after several Nordic countries began restricting its use for certain age groups due to concerns about a rare heart-related side effect. The FDA responded after health officials in Finland said Thursday that males under… Read More »

Pfizer is not superior to Moderna and it’s ‘perfectly okay’ to mix COVID vaccines, experts say

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada While health authorities are reassuring Canadians that it’s safe to mix COVID-19 vaccines doses, some appear to be rejecting Moderna for Pfizer Author of the article: Sharon Kirkey Publishing date: Jun 24, 2021  •  5 days ago  •  5 minute read  •  126 Comments “There may be some brand recognition… Read More »

Moderna banks $3.3B in latest COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with US, rounding out government’s earmarked doses

The U.S. has been one of Moderna’s most lucrative COVID-19 vaccine customers as the biotech vies for at least $ 19 billion in pandemic shot sales by year’s end.  Just how lucrative? As part of its latest supply deal announced last week, the U.S. will dish out $ 3.3 billion for 200 million shots from… Read More »

U.S. is in discussions with Moderna on buying Covid vaccine doses for other nations

A medical worker from Parrish Medical Center holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a drive through vaccination clinic for employees of Port Canaveral, workers at local hotels and restaurants, and residents of the Port Canaveral community. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images The U.S. government is in negotiations with Moderna to… Read More »