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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

FDA approves Merck, Sanofi pediatric vaccine


The FDA approves Vaxelis, a pediatric hexavalent combination vaccine developed as a JV between Sanofi (SNY +0.2%) and Merck (MRK +2%).
The vaccine is indicated for active immunization to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b in patients aged 6 weeks to 4 years.
The companies are working to maximize production to meet U.S. demand will a commercial launch happening no sooner than 2020.

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