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HHS Adopts ACIP Recommendation to Eliminate Thimerosal From Flu Shots

Drug Topics

Kennedy Jr signed to adopt the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations to remove mercury-based thimerosal from all influenza vaccines distributed in the United States. In a vote of 5 to 1 in June 2025, ACIP voted to recommend against influenza vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal.

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Prevalence of Dosage Modifications and Impact on Response Milestone Among Patients With CML Treated With Imatinib Using RWD

Pharmacy Times

Eligible patients include adults (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with CML receiving imatinib as first-line therapy for more than 1 month between 2008 and 2023. Materials and Methods This retrospective observational study utilized the Carolina Data Warehouse for Health electronic health record (EHR) database.

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EpiPen patent expiry opens new era for innovation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Using real-world data to support vaccine outreach and education Buy Reports Newsletters PT News EpiPen patent expiry opens new era for innovation The expiration of Viatris’s EpiPen patent in September 2025 will likely result in increased competition and lower costs in the epinephrine delivery space. In January 2025, Mylan reached a $73.5m

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Wildfires Have Significant Impacts on Respiratory Health

Drug Topics

million Kaiser Permanente Southern California members from 2008 to 2019. Measles Outbreak Reaches Over 800 Confirmed Cases in the US Ashley Gallagher June 7th 2025 Article Building trust with patients through fact-based information could help boost vaccination rates to the desirable coverage.

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S. Pneumoniae Remains Leading Cause of Acute Otitis Media Despite Reduction in Prevalence

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image credit: andrey / stock.adobe.com READ MORE: Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations In Colombia, where the current study was conducted, pediatric AOM cases are almost split between H influenzae (31%) and S pneumoniae (30%), with other pathogens making up the remaining 39% of cases. “It While just 4.9%

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Prednisone for gout: Dosage, safety, and more

The Checkup by Singlecare

It inhibits the body’s immune system response, decreasing the inflammation and discomfort associated with gout. For example, because it reduces immune resistance, it could make you more susceptible to infection. It might work quickly, too. Some people may feel some relief within an hour.

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Top 20 RNAi Therapeutic Companies Based on 2022 R&D Expenditure

PharmaShots

Founded Year: 2008 Total Employees: ~2110 Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland Market Cap: $1.7M Through its internal development, partnerships, and acquisitions, the company has put together four technology platforms that primarily focus on antibodies, T cells, innate immunity, and siRNAs. R&D Expenditure: $437.9M