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European Commission Expands Merck’s ERVEBO® [Ebola Zaire Vaccine, (rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP) live] Indication to Include Children 1 Year of Age and Older

Retrieved on: 
星期四, 九月 7, 2023

The vaccine was previously approved for use in the European Union (EU) for individuals 18 years of age or older.

Key Points: 
  • The vaccine was previously approved for use in the European Union (EU) for individuals 18 years of age or older.
  • “Ebola virus disease is severe and potentially life-threatening for both children and adults.
  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE IN THE U.S.
    ERVEBO® is indicated for the prevention of disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals 12 months of age and older.
  • Effectiveness of the vaccine when administered concurrently with antiviral medication, immune globulin (IG), and/or blood or plasma transfusions is unknown.

U.S. FDA Approves Merck’s ERVEBO® (Ebola Zaire Vaccine, Live) for Use in Children 12 Months of Age and Older

Retrieved on: 
星期四, 八月 3, 2023

The vaccine was previously approved for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.

Key Points: 
  • The vaccine was previously approved for use in individuals 18 years of age and older.
  • ERVEBO is currently authorized for use in the European Union (EU) for individuals 18 years of age and older.
  • ERVEBO® is indicated for the prevention of disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus in individuals 12 months of age and older.
  • Effectiveness of the vaccine when administered concurrently with antiviral medication, immune globulin (IG), and/or blood or plasma transfusions is unknown.