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How AI is helping Moderna shape vaccine creation and distribution

In an exclusive interview with Euronews Next at Cannes Lions, Moderna's chief brand officer sets out why artificial intelligence has been so valuable.

22/06/2023

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Moderna sues Pfizer-BioNTech for copying tech behind COVID vaccines

Moderna is suing its biggest rivals over claims they stole "groundbreaking technology" used in mRNA vaccines.

26/08/2022

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Britain approves Moderna's Omicron-adapted COVID booster

Each dose of the booster shot will target both the original COVID virus that was first detected in 2020 and the omicron BA.1 variant.

15/08/2022

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EU secures 15 million more doses of Moderna's adapted COVID vaccine

The European Commission secured an additional 15 million doses of vaccine boosters from Moderna adapted for the Omicron variant.

09/08/2022

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Moderna seeks emergency approval for COVID vaccine in kids under 6

Moderna’s COVID vaccine is around 44 per cent effective for children aged 6 months to 2 years old, early clinical trial results show.

23/03/2022

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Moderna COVID vaccine approved by EU regulator for children aged 5-11

The European Medicines Agency also recommended booster shots for children aged 12 and older.

03/03/2022

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Get ready for yearly COVID-flu combo vaccines, say Moderna and Pfizer

Vaccine maker Moderna predicted that its seasonal COVID and flu boosters would be available in some countries within the next two years.

18/01/2022

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COVID vaccines are not enough for Omicron variant, warns BioNTech CEO

"We must be aware that even triple-vaccinated are likely to transmit the disease’” Ughur Sahin said, the CEO of the German company behind the mRNA vaccine produced with Pfizer.

20/12/2021

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Here’s what COVID vaccine makers are doing about the Omicron variant

COVID vaccine manufacturers are racing to develop new doses to combat the rising number of cases connected to the Omicron variant.

08/12/2021

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EU medicines agency approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

The European medicines regulator said data showed a third dose of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine led to a rise in antibody levels.

25/10/2021

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Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for kids 6-11

The company plans to submit new data to global regulators.

25/10/2021

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Denmark still offering kids Moderna jab, despite what it said earlier

Danish authorities said a Wednesday announcement seeming to restrict the use of the Moderna jab was badly worded, and that the country continued to offer under-18s the vaccine.

08/10/2021

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Sweden and Denmark halt use of Moderna vaccine in younger people

Noting it was an extremely rare side effect, the Swedish and Danish health authorities put Moderna use on hold due to the risks of heart inflammation.

07/10/2021

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Japan reports more contamination in Moderna vaccines from Spain

Japan has detected black particles in more vials of the Moderna coronavirus vaccines imported from Spain.

01/09/2021

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Two die in Japan after receiving suspended Moderna COVID vaccines

The Japanese government had suspended the Moderna vaccine earlier this week over concerns of contaminants in 1.63 million vaccine doses.

29/08/2021

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Japan suspends use of 1.63m Moderna vaccines over contamination fears

Officials have asked Moderna to conduct an emergency investigation and told medical institutions to stop using the vaccine produced in Spain.

26/08/2021