Joe Palca

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Analysis By FDA Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Finds It Effective, Safe

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The FDA released detailed analysis of the vaccine ahead of a Thursday meeting of a group of independent experts that will advise the agency on whether to authorize the vaccine for emergency use.

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Americans Await Distribution Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Americans are waiting for the first doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, expected to be distributed very soon. Moderna also has a vaccine waiting for federal review.

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FDA Advisory Committee Considers Authorization For Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine

Thursday, December 10, 2020

An advisory committee of independent experts met on Thursday to consider an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. NPR discusses the committee's deliberations and recommendations.

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FDA Analysis Confirms That Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Effective

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration released its analysis of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. An independent committee will meet with the agency Thursday to discuss emergency use of the vaccine.

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U.S. Moves Closer To A Regulatory Approved COVID-19 Vaccine

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration has released detailed information about the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. The material will be evaluated later this week by an independent committee of experts.

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Immune Response In Animals Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine Development

Friday, December 04, 2020

Researchers found that a class of antibodies in a monkey's blood provides protection from COVID-19. If that hold true for humans, a blood test may predict whether a vaccine candidate is working.

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Results Of Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Questioned After AstraZeneca Admits A Mistake

Thursday, November 26, 2020

After admitting the preliminary results of the clinical trial were a mistake, AstraZeneca is now facing many questions about the coronavirus vaccine it has developed with the University of Oxford.

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3rd Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Reported To Be Effective

Monday, November 23, 2020

A coronavirus vaccine by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford is reported to be effective for the majority of people in a clinical trial. It's the third vaccine to hit this milestone.

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Coronavirus Update: Government Reaction To Latest Surges Across The U.S.

Thursday, November 19, 2020

The White House coronavirus task force briefed reporters on Thursday for the first time in months as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to avoid travel.

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Pfizer Concludes Coronavirus Vaccine Trial And Will Seek FDA Approval

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

A final analysis of Pfizer's clinical trial found its coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective. The drugmaker will now seek the Food and Drug Administration's approval for emergency use of the vaccine.

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Pfizer To Seek FDA OK For COVID-19 Vaccine 'Within Days'

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The vaccine was found to be 95% effective in an updated study analysis. Safety data required by the Food and Drug Administration showed no serious concerns, the company said.

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Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Shines In Clinical Trial

Monday, November 16, 2020

The vaccine is nearly 95% effective in preventing illness, according to an interim analysis of a clinical test involving 30,000 people.

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Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Cicadas can stay totally dry in the pouring rain. One researcher is trying to figure out how they do that. This finding may lead to interesting new materials for humans.

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As Coronavirus Cases Spike, Hopeful News On The Vaccine Front

Monday, November 09, 2020

Pfizer and partner BioNTech say that their COVID-19 vaccine was 90% effective in a group of 94 volunteers. The companies say it could be submitted for FDA approval this month or next.

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Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective

Monday, November 09, 2020

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is the first to have data showing that it exceeded the minimum effectiveness threshold set by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.

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Group Of Independent Experts To Advise FDA On Coronavirus Vaccine Approval

Thursday, October 22, 2020

An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration will hear the agency's plans for approving a coronavirus vaccine and provide advice for modifying them if necessary.

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Britain Moves Toward Ethically Controversial COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The British government has announced plans for a coronavirus vaccine challenge trial. Volunteers will receive an experimental vaccine and be exposed to the virus to test its efficacy.

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U.K. Moves Toward Ethically Controversial Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The British government has announced plans for a coronavirus vaccine challenge trial: Volunteers will receive an experimental vaccine and then be deliberately exposed to the coronavirus.

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Tobacco Plants Contribute Key Ingredient For COVID-19 Vaccine

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Here's irony: tobacco plants may be key in preventing COVID-19. Two companies are using the plants to produce proteins for a vaccine. One candidate vaccine is already in a clinical trial.

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Pfizer Seems To Lead Coronavirus Vaccine Development Race. How Did It Get Ahead?

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Pfizer appears to have the lead in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Results from its clinical trials could be out in a matter of weeks.

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