Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Europe News 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next world news 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
Now playing Next world news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Health news 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
Now playing Next Japan 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
Now playing Next Germany COVID-19 booster shots already underway in several countries Some countries are starting to offer a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for the most vulnerable, in an attempt to combat the spread of the Delta variant. 03/08/2021
Now playing Next Health news Pfizer and Moderna hike COVID vaccine prices amid variant fears The Pfizer vaccine rises from €15.50 to €19.50. The price of Moderna's vaccine will increase from €19 to €21.50. 02/08/2021
Now playing Next world news European Medicines Agency first to approve Moderna jab for children It is the first time the vaccine has been authorised for people aged under 18. 23/07/2021
Now playing Next Europe News EU says it is on target to vaccinate 70% of population by end of July In Belgium and Malta, 71% of the population have already received one jab, but in Bulgaria, that figure is just 16%. 28/06/2021
Now playing Next USA CDC: COVID-19 vaccines beneficial despite rare heart inflammation U.S. health officials are strengthening cautions about a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines — chest pain and heart inflammation, mostly seen in teenagers and young adults 24/06/2021