Universal Vaccine Breakthroughs, Chikungunya Approval, Moderna Delays & More 🧬💉🌍
In this week’s edition of Vaccine Research Updates, we dive into the latest developments shaping the future of global immunization and pandemic preparedness. From groundbreaking U.S. initiatives to key regulatory approvals in the U.K. and Japan, here’s what you need to know:
🇺🇸 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and NIH unveil the Generation Gold Standard vaccine platform—targeting influenza, coronaviruses, RSV, and more, with FDA approval aimed for 2029.
🌍 Bavarian Nordic’s VIMKUNYA Chikungunya vaccine earns U.K. approval for individuals aged 12 and older, boasting a 97.8 percent seroresponse in Phase 3 trials. Launch is planned by summer 2025 as Europe faces rising Chikungunya risk.
💉 Moderna delays its Flu/COVID-19 combo vaccine for adults aged 18–49 as FDA requests more Phase 3 efficacy data. Approval is now expected in 2026, with focus shifting to older adult populations.
🇺🇸 The U.S. government secures 143.6 million dollars worth of freeze-dried JYNNEOS smallpox and mpox vaccines, enhancing national stockpile readiness with improved shelf-life formulations.
🇯🇵 Novavax strengthens its Nuvaxovid partnership in Japan, securing its position in the 100 billion dollar pharmaceutical market through enhanced financial terms and milestone-based royalties.
🧪 HHS mandates placebo-controlled trials for all new vaccine approvals, reinforcing scientific rigor but raising concerns over development costs and accessibility for manufacturers like Novavax.
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