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People who gained immunity – either through vaccination or exposure – against the original strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, also are likely to have some protection against the pathogen’s omicron variant. The samples were stored after the researchers measured the T cell response. population.
Last year, Pfizer made almost $6 billion from its Prevnar 13 vaccine, which covers 13 common serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae – a bacteria which causes non-invasive illnesses like pneumonia, sinusitis and middle ear infections, as well as invasive diseases like meningitis. That is equivalent to 14% of Pfizer’s total revenues.
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This investigational multivalent protein subunit vaccine uses an established mechanism of action for a Lyme disease vaccine that targets the outer surface protein A (OspA) of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. OspA is a surface protein expressed by the bacteria when present in a tick.
While researchers are still learning more about Omicron, what we know is that it has the ability to spread quickly, has over 30 mutations in its spike protein and can impact the effectiveness of current vaccines. The results are promising and Moderna is set to go ahead with its planned Phase II trial for the vaccine.
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Clinical Data Supporting Approval Demonstrated Non-Inferior ImmuneResponses for the Serotypes Shared with PCV13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F and 23F). VAXNEUVANCE Elicited Superior ImmuneResponses for Serotypes 3, 22F and 33F Compared to PCV13, Which Are Major Causes of Disease.
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