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Robert M. Davis to Succeed Kenneth C. Frazier as Chairman of Merck

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

He will succeed Kenneth C. Frazier, who plans to retire on Nov. 30, 2022, after a long-tenured career at Merck that began in 1992.

Key Points: 
  • He will succeed Kenneth C. Frazier, who plans to retire on Nov. 30, 2022, after a long-tenured career at Merck that began in 1992.
  • He has served as a Merck director since January 2011 and chairman of its board of directors since December 2011.
  • Glocer continued, Rob Davis has shown himself to be an innovative leader with a deep understanding of Merck and our industry.
  • I am honored to lead Merck as chairman and chief executive officer as we continue to build on his profound legacy.

European Commission Expands Merck’s VAXNEUVANCE™ (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine) Indication to Include Infants, Children and Adolescents

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Monday, October 24, 2022

The approval facilitates availability of VAXNEUVANCE for this population in all 27 European Union (EU) Member States plus Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein.

Key Points: 
  • The approval facilitates availability of VAXNEUVANCE for this population in all 27 European Union (EU) Member States plus Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein.
  • The use of VAXNEUVANCE in the EU should be in accordance with official recommendations.
  • The studies evaluated the use of VAXNEUVANCE in various pediatric populations at risk for pneumococcal disease, including healthy infants, children and adolescents, pre-term infants and children living with HIV infection or sickle cell disease.
  • Do not administer VAXNEUVANCE to individuals with a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to any component of VAXNEUVANCE or to diphtheria toxoid.

Merck Animal Health's Third Veterinarian Wellbeing Study Reveals Increased Health Challenges and Psychological Distress Among Veterinarians

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

And at Merck Animal Health, we have unconditional respect for veterinary professionals and their dedicated service, particularly during these unconventional times," said Christine Royal, DVM, associate vice president, U.S. Companion Animal and Equine, Merck Animal Health.

Key Points: 
  • And at Merck Animal Health, we have unconditional respect for veterinary professionals and their dedicated service, particularly during these unconventional times," said Christine Royal, DVM, associate vice president, U.S. Companion Animal and Equine, Merck Animal Health.
  • AVMA and Merck Animal Health are devoted to providing techniques and solutions that improve veterinary mental health and wellbeing, now and for future generations.
  • Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, is the global animal health business unit of Merck.
  • Merck Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them.

Merck Animal Health Survey Reveals Pet Owners Need Advice Navigating Their Pets' Transition to Normalcy

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

"The Bravo, Buddy survey shows that owners want to support their pets but may not know the best way to go about easing this once-in-a-lifetime transition.

Key Points: 
  • "The Bravo, Buddy survey shows that owners want to support their pets but may not know the best way to go about easing this once-in-a-lifetime transition.
  • To aid in this transition, Merck Animal Health and Dr. Lippman are providing important advice to support pet parents who are getting ready to return to their pre-pandemic daily life.
  • To spotlight pets and their owners during the transition, Merck Animal Health also announced the #BravoBuddySweepstakes, in which 12 winners will be selected to receive 12 weeks of pet care support.
  • Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, is the global animal health business unit of Merck.

Merck Animal Health Survey Reveals First-Time Dog Owners Need Support

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Monday, November 23, 2020

Survey results indicated that 70% of all dog owners would like to learn new ways to keep their dog healthy.

Key Points: 
  • Survey results indicated that 70% of all dog owners would like to learn new ways to keep their dog healthy.
  • "Based on our recent survey, it appears the pandemic has intensified some of the challenges faced by many new dog owners," said Christine Royal, DVM, Executive Director of Veterinary Professional Services, Merck Animal Health.
  • This online survey of 1,381 dog owners in the U.S. was sponsored by Merck Animal Health and fielded by Toluna from September 25, 2020 to October 1, 2020.
  • Merck Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, is the global animal health business unit of Merck.

Significant Study on Veterinary Wellbeing Reveals Importance of Continued Focus on Personal and Professional Health and Wellbeing Among Veterinarians

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Saturday, January 18, 2020

Despite new awareness around wellbeing and mental health in veterinary medicine, the study showed veterinarian wellbeing on average has not improved since a similar study was conducted in partnership with the AVMA and funded by Merck Animal Health in 2017.

Key Points: 
  • Despite new awareness around wellbeing and mental health in veterinary medicine, the study showed veterinarian wellbeing on average has not improved since a similar study was conducted in partnership with the AVMA and funded by Merck Animal Health in 2017.
  • As a result of this study and the 2017 study, we continue to work with the AVMA on programs to prioritize self-care, invest in personal wellbeing and manage stress in healthy ways."
  • The Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study defined wellbeing as the way an individual feels about his or her life, and how it compares to their ideal life.
  • The study found that 52% of veterinarians would not recommend a career in the veterinary profession.

Merck Publishes Corporate Responsibility Report

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

KENILWORTH, N.J., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today issued its 2017/2018 global Corporate Responsibility Report .

Key Points: 
  • KENILWORTH, N.J., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today issued its 2017/2018 global Corporate Responsibility Report .
  • The report reflects the company's performance and progress in its four corporate responsibility priority areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Transparency.
  • The report highlights Merck's approach to creating social, environmental and economic value for the company and its stakeholders and the company's commitment to operate ethically and transparently.
  • For the first time, the report includes cross-references to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics.