Vaccination

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in BioNTech SE of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – BNTX

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against BioNTech SE (“BioNTech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BNTX).

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  • NEW YORK, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against BioNTech SE (“BioNTech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BNTX).
  • Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
  • BioNTech is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes immunotherapies for cancer and other infectious diseases.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

ACTG CROI Presentation Demonstrates Superiority of HepB-CpG Vaccine Over Conventional Hepatitis B Vaccine Among People Living With HIV Who Have Not Previously Responded to Vaccination

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

These data demonstrated that the HepB-CpG vaccine achieved up to 99 percent protection among people living with HIV who had previously not responded to conventional hepatitis B vaccines, a noteworthy increase compared to the protection achieved by conventional vaccines.

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  • These data demonstrated that the HepB-CpG vaccine achieved up to 99 percent protection among people living with HIV who had previously not responded to conventional hepatitis B vaccines, a noteworthy increase compared to the protection achieved by conventional vaccines.
  • People living with HIV, especially those with lower CD4 counts, often do not develop protective antibodies after receiving conventional hepatitis B vaccines.
  • The HepB-CpG (HEPLISAV-B®) vaccine includes a TLR-9 agonist adjuvant (CpG 1018® adjuvant) and is known to achieve high protection against hepatitis B among people living with HIV, but until now there have been limited data about its protection among people living with HIV who have not responded to conventional hepatitis B vaccines.
  • “Hepatitis B remains a significant issue for people living with HIV, as having both viruses increases the likelihood of liver complications,” said ACTG Chair Judith Currier, M.D., M.Sc., University of California Los Angeles.

Elicio Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

BOSTON, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elicio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELTX, “Elicio Therapeutics” or “Elicio”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, today announced three upcoming poster presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting taking place from April 5-10, 2024, in San Diego, California.

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  • BOSTON, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elicio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELTX, “Elicio Therapeutics” or “Elicio”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, today announced three upcoming poster presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting taking place from April 5-10, 2024, in San Diego, California.
  • The presentations will highlight data on Elicio’s therapeutic cancer vaccine candidates, ELI-002, ELI-007 and ELI-008, built using Elicio’s Amphiphile (“AMP”) technology, which harnesses the power of the lymph nodes to generate and activate T cells to target solid tumors.
  • Presentation Title: Durable immunogenicity of ELI-002 2P in AMPLIFY-201: Lymph node targeted mKRAS-specific amphiphile vaccine in pancreatic and colorectal cancer
    Presentation Title: AMP-peptide vaccination against multiple p53 mutant epitopes promotes lymph node delivery to generate potent, functional T cell immunity
    Presentation Title: AMP-peptide vaccination against mutant BRAF epitopes promotes lymph node delivery to generate potent, functional T cell immunity

Not too late to vaccinate

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness.

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  • The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness.
  • It takes two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the viruses.
  • Adults 60 or older should talk to their health care provider to determine if the RSV vaccine is right for them.
  • The mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS): To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.

GeoVax Reports 2023 Year-End Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, today announced its financial results and key operational accomplishments for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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    ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, today announced its financial results and key operational accomplishments for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Results to date have demonstrated safety of this therapy and consistent reduction in treated tumors.
  • Cash Position: GeoVax reported cash balances of $6.5 million on December 31, 2023, as compared to $27.6 on December 31, 2022.
  • ET today, February 29, 2024, to review financial results and provide an update on corporate developments.

Independent Lab Confirms Immunogenicity and Protection with IMUNON’s IMNN-101 in a Live Virus Challenge Against SARS-CoV-2 Variant XBB.1.5

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMUNON, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMNN), a clinical-stage drug-development company focused on developing non-viral DNA-mediated immunotherapy and next-generation vaccines, announces positive results from a live virus challenge study conducted for IMUNON by the Wistar Institute with IMNN-101 against the SARS-CoV-2 variant XBB.1.5. This study was conducted using the clinical vector that IMUNON intends to bring into its Phase 1 study during the second quarter and showed IMNN-101 immunogenicity and protective activity in a live viral mouse challenge.

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  • The SARS-CoV-2 XBB.1.5 variant was declared as the variant of concern for the 2023-2024 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.
  • IMUNON has reported that intramuscular administration of a single dose of IMNN-101 in mice produced IgG neutralizing antibody and T-cell responses.
  • Challenging the mice with live virus 21 days after the second vaccination showed complete protection.
  • Protection in non-human primates was greater than 95%, which is comparable to mRNA.

U.S. CDC Advisory Committee (ACIP) Recommends Use of Valneva’s Single-Dose Chikungunya Vaccine IXCHIQ®

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

ACIP recommends IXCHIQ® for persons aged ≥18 years traveling to a country or territory where there is a chikungunya outbreak.

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  • ACIP recommends IXCHIQ® for persons aged ≥18 years traveling to a country or territory where there is a chikungunya outbreak.
  • ACIP also recommended chikungunya vaccination for laboratory workers with potential for exposure to CHIKV.
  • IXCHIQ offers advantages to travelers on vacation and visiting family and to people engaged in business ventures, missions, or laboratory duties.
  • We embrace the ACIP endorsement, marking IXCHIQ® as the only approved and recommended vaccine for the target population.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in BioNTech SE of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – BNTX

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against BioNTech SE (“BioNTech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BNTX).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against BioNTech SE (“BioNTech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BNTX).
  • Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
  • BioNTech is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes immunotherapies for cancer and other infectious diseases.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

BIONTECH SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In BioNTech To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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Friday, February 23, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against BioNTech SE (“BioNTech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BNTX) and reminds investors of the March 12, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

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  • If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 investing in BioNTech stock or options between March 30, 2022 and October 13, 2023 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading minority and Woman-owned national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
  • The Company attributed the result, in part, to the "dynamic" development of the pandemic, which "caus[ed] a re-phasing of orders and .
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding BioNTech’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

Bavarian Nordic’s Chikungunya Vaccine Candidate Granted Accelerated Assessment by European Medicines Agency

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Bavarian Nordic is on track to submit its Marketing Authorisation Application for CHIKV VLP to EMA during H1 2024.

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  • Bavarian Nordic is on track to submit its Marketing Authorisation Application for CHIKV VLP to EMA during H1 2024.
  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, February 23, 2024 – Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) (“the Company”) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted accelerated assessment for the upcoming Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for CHIKV VLP, the Company’s investigational chikungunya vaccine.
  • Bavarian Nordic is on track and plans to submit its MAA for CHIKV VLP to the EMA during H1 2024.
  • “We are pleased to receive the accelerated assessment in recognition of our chikungunya vaccine candidate and our efforts to bring this novel product to the market.