Cheap and easy to store, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has helped us boost the global fight against coronavirus. However, there have been speculations regarding blood clots and production delays. Here are some facts to clarify the speculations and letting people know the vaccine better: Being Practical The cost per dose for this vaccine is around $3.40 […]
Category: BioNTech Covid Vaccine
COVID-19 – Turning Rivals into Partners
It took an unprecedented pandemic like COVID-19 to turn pharmaceutical companies into partners, who were, otherwise, nothing less than fierce rivals. Together, they have come up with vaccine production in billions during the time of global need. The latest tie-up involves US giant Merck. They have agreed to help produce the one-shot vaccine developed by […]
BioNTech/Pfizer Claim Vaccine can Withstand Warmer Temperatures
Mass vaccination drive took off in most of the countries around the world. However, there are still some clouds regarding the side effects and effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccine in warmer temperatures. Germany’s BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer announced on Friday that their coronavirus vaccine can stand warmer temperatures than what was thought initially. […]
Few Things to Consider While Waiting for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Though mass vaccination against COVID-19 has already begun, the virus continues to infect and kill thousands of Americans daily. Therefore, it is now more important than ever to stay safe and keep your family safe. We all are aware that waiting times can be hard, especially when it is for something like the COVID-19 vaccine. […]
Pfizer-BioNTech Coronavirus Vaccine Approved in Jordan
Jordan, in the late hours of Monday, announced the approval of emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, the same day the United States started the mass vaccination drive. However, the Jordanian Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) was not clear when it would begin rolling out the vaccines. Last month, health minister Nazir Obeidat announced […]
Safety Data on Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Released by US
US regulators have recently confirmed that the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine is 95 percent effective, and have approved it for emergency use. The FDA found no safety concerns that could hinder the approval of the BioNTech COVID vaccine and met on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 to make a formal decision. They have already published a document […]