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ProfNet Expert Alerts for December 02, 2022

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Friday, December 2, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Wang can speak about the research as a principal investigator at UMass Chan and the current state of the flu season.
  • "There are so many ways to teach STEM principles across a variety of subjects and across grade levels.
  • Impact severity of the different types of GHGs - how methane is the only viable solution to save humanity.
  • Solutions for today to reduce GHG while we wait for other technology to catch up.

Pfizer Initiates Phase 3 Study of mRNA-Based Influenza Vaccine

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

We are excited to start the first Phase 3 efficacy study of an mRNA-based influenza vaccine that could potentially deliver an improved flu vaccine to help address the significant burden of this disease.

Key Points: 
  • We are excited to start the first Phase 3 efficacy study of an mRNA-based influenza vaccine that could potentially deliver an improved flu vaccine to help address the significant burden of this disease.
  • This Phase 3 study is informed by previously shared data from the ongoing Phase 2 trial which demonstrates a safety and immunogenicity profile supportive of program advancement and is part of Pfizers broader influenza vaccine program, focused on leveraging mRNA technology in a vaccine to help protect against the flu.
  • In 2018, Pfizer entered into a worldwide collaboration and license agreement with BioNTech under which Pfizer has the exclusive right to carry out the clinical development and commercialization of mRNAbased influenza vaccines.
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    8 Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2021-2022 northern hemisphere influenza season.