Vaccine Market
With an eye toward eliminating measles as a threat, China is preparing to vaccinate 100 million children later this month. Health officials in the country say it will be the fourth infection to be targeted by a nationwide campaign. Story
With its smoking cessation drug NicVAX in two late-stage trials, Nabi Pharmaceuticals says that it has lined up Dyosynth RTP to manufacture a key ingredient for commercial supplies of the vaccine. Report
Xcellerex is providing bioreactors to Project GreenVax, a new initiative to develop vaccines from tobacco plants. Report
The FDA says that it is considering Sanofi Pasteur's application to expand the age group allowed to be vaccinated with Menactra to prevent meningococcal disease. The giant vaccine company has applied to offer the jab to infants and toddlers. Story
Vaccine Research
South Dakota State University researchers are exploring a "fusion strategy" for making improved vaccines to protect pigs and humans against some strains of E. coli. Release
HIV-infected children receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy may require revaccination to maintain immunity against preventable diseases. Release