Polio

Dr. Zsakeba Henderson Joins March Of Dimes As Deputy Chief Medical And Health Officer

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the nation's leading nonprofit fighting for the health of moms and babies, today announced the appointment of Dr. Zsakeba Henderson, as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Medical and Health Officer effective February 1.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the nation's leading nonprofit fighting for the health of moms and babies, today announced the appointment of Dr. Zsakeba Henderson, as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Medical and Health Officer effective February 1.
  • Dr. Henderson will lead the Office of Maternal and Child Health Impact, providing strategic direction and clinical expertise across the organization to help end the maternal and infant health crisis.
  • "The U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for families of color, which is unacceptable for a country with our resources and expertise," said Dr. Rahul Gupta, Chief Medical and Health Officer, Senior Vice President, and Interim Chief Scientific Officer at March of Dimes.
  • She holds a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a Bachelor of Science from Oakwood University.

LG Chem to Contribute to Global Polio Eradication with Eupolio™, the First Sabin Inactivated Polio Vaccine to Receive WHO Prequalification

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Oncology, Health, Diabetes, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical specialties, Companies, Vaccination, Polio, Economy of South Korea, Vaccines, Vaccine, Virology, Polio vaccine, LG Chem, LG Corporation, Sabin

LG Chem announced today that its Sabin-Inactivated Polio Vaccine (Sabin-IPV) Eupolio received World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification effective December 21st, 2020, enabling it to be supplied globally as early as this month.

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  • LG Chem announced today that its Sabin-Inactivated Polio Vaccine (Sabin-IPV) Eupolio received World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification effective December 21st, 2020, enabling it to be supplied globally as early as this month.
  • LG Chem initiated the development of Eupolio in 2014 and invested in the construction of a state of the art WHO Global Action Plan III compliant manufacturing facility in Osong, Korea.
  • LG Chem developed Korea's first recombinant hepatitis B vaccine, Euvax, and has since supplied it to more than 80 countries worldwide for the past 20 years.
  • LG Chem Life Sciences is a business division within LG Chem, engaged in the development, manufacturing, as well as commercializing pharmaceutical products globally.

Global Paediatric Vaccine Markets 2020-2025 - Rising Number of Collaborations, Expansions, and Mergers

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Medical specialties, Clinical medicine, Medicine, Vaccination, Vaccines, Virology, Mumps, Vaccine, MMR vaccine, Polio, Vaccination schedule, Vaccine hesitancy

These vaccines include the DTP vaccine, MMR vaccine, polio vaccine, and meningococcal vaccine, etc.

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  • These vaccines include the DTP vaccine, MMR vaccine, polio vaccine, and meningococcal vaccine, etc.
  • Certain factors, such as the rising number of chronic diseases across the globe along with the global initiatives taken towards vaccine production for rare diseases, have been major drivers of growth for the pediatric market.
  • By Vaccine Type, the Monovalent Vaccine is estimated to account for the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.
  • By Application, The Infectious Diseases Segment holds the largest share due to rising global awareness about immunization against infectious diseases that cause death.

Dr. Regina Rabinovich Succeeds Dr. Axel Hoos as Sabin Vaccine Institute Board Chair, Drs. Norman Baylor and JoAnn Suzich Join the Board

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Medical specialties, Vaccination, Medicine, Polio, Vaccine, Virology, Health care, Vaccines, Medical research

Dr. Rabinovich takes on the role of board chair from Axel Hoos, MD, who has been a member of the board since 2006 and has served as chair since January 2014.

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  • Dr. Rabinovich takes on the role of board chair from Axel Hoos, MD, who has been a member of the board since 2006 and has served as chair since January 2014.
  • I speak for the entire board in thanking Axel for his vision and dedication to Sabin, said Dr. Rabinovich.
  • I am honored to join the Sabin board to help advance the vaccines currently being developed and identify new vaccine development opportunities, said Dr. Baylor.
  • The Sabin Vaccine Institute is a leading advocate for expanding vaccine access and uptake globally, advancing vaccine research and development, and amplifying vaccine knowledge and innovation.

Sanofi's pediatric vaccine "Hexaxim" remains the most administered hexavalent vaccine in the world with 62% of volume share

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Medical specialties, Vaccines, Whooping cough, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Clinical medicine, Medicine, Polio, DPT vaccine, Hexavalent vaccine, Vaccine, Pentavalent vaccine

NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study on the usage patterns of pediatric hexavalent vaccines reveals that Sanofi's vaccine "Hexaxim" remains the most administered hexavalent vaccine in the world in 2019 with 62% of volume share, followed by Infanrix Hexa (32%,) and Vaxelis 6%.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study on the usage patterns of pediatric hexavalent vaccines reveals that Sanofi's vaccine "Hexaxim" remains the most administered hexavalent vaccine in the world in 2019 with 62% of volume share, followed by Infanrix Hexa (32%,) and Vaxelis 6%.
  • Hexavalent vaccines are six in-one combination vaccines that protect babies against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, haemophilus influenza type B and hepatitis B.
  • In 2019, the top 35 countries consumed 22 million doses of hexavalent vaccines which represents 92% of the hexavalent vaccine global consumption.
  • Overall, Europe accounts for 42% of the hexavalent vaccines market by volume.

Chiesi USA, Inc. Supports March of Dimes Eastern North Carolina in Observance of Prematurity Awareness Month

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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This month, Chiesi will serve as a Gold Sponsor of the 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction.

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  • This month, Chiesi will serve as a Gold Sponsor of the 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction.
  • Each year, this signature event celebrates culinary excellence with top chefs from the Eastern North Carolina area featuring tastings of their creations for event supporters.
  • Chiesi has been stepping up for moms and babies in Eastern North Carolina for more than six years, added Jeff Sebastianelli, Board Chair of March of Dimes Eastern North Carolina.
  • Chiesi USAs commitment to corporate philanthropy is solidified in Chiesi Groups achievement of Certified B Corporation status in 2019.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Texas

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Preterm birth, Ageing, Infant

The Report Card found that inTexas, 2075 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

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  • The Report Card found that inTexas, 2075 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Tennessee

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant, Healthcare in Texas

The Report Card found that inTennessee, 556 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

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  • The Report Card found that inTennessee, 556 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Oklahoma

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant, Healthcare in Texas

The Report Card found that inOklahoma, 353 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inOklahoma, 353 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

New March Of Dimes Report Card Shines Spotlight On The Health Of Moms And Babies In Missouri

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Infancy, Childhood, Human development, Neonatology, Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes, Polio, Infant mortality, Ageing, Preterm birth, Infant, Healthcare in Texas

The Report Card found that inMissouri, 465 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The Report Card found that inMissouri, 465 babies died before their first birthday in 2018.
  • Preterm birth and infant mortality rates are worse for moms and babies of color.
  • The Report Card shows significant racial disparities that cut across maternal and infant health.
  • March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.