Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Archives - CDR

Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shows stronger antibody response against Omicron

June 9, 2022 by Chain Drug Review Moderna booster, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Pharmacy

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Moderna announced new clinical data on its Omicron-containing bivalent COVID booster candidate, mRNA-1273.214, containing mRNA-1273 (Spikevax) and a vaccine candidate targeting the Omicron variant of concern. A 50 µg booster dose of mRNA-1273.214 met all pre-specified endpoints including superior neutralizing antibody response (geometric mean ratio) against the Omicron variant one month after

Moderna developing booster to combine COVID-19 vaccine with a flu shot

September 9, 2021 by Chain Drug Review Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Stéphane Bancel Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

NEW YORK — Moderna announced on Thursday it is working a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against COVID-19 with its experimental flu shot. The company said it hopes to eventually add vaccines it is working on for respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory diseases as an annual shot. “We believe this is a

Kinney Drugs to provide COVID-19 shots to those 75 and older

January 11, 2021 by Chain Drug Review Kinney Drugs, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Rebecca Bubel Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – This week, all New York-based Kinney pharmacies will receive initial doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to administer to those age 75 and older only . Appointments will be available at all NY Kinney pharmacies beginning Thursday, January 14. By New York State mandate, Kinney Pharmacists will be able to vaccinate ONLY