Replies to post #239657 on Biotech Values

[mouton29]

It's mildly interesting that they are doing this as an amendment to the EUA for the Pfizer vaccine even though they have granted it full approval.

[north40000]

I had my PFE booster shot today at a CVS location. No lines, minimal wait.

[DewDiligence]

Re: Dose size for MRNA booster

From #msg-166038782 (bottom):

The FDA is still reviewing the EUA submission for Moderna’s booster shot, where the only remaining issue is the dose. MRNA thinks a dose half as much as the dose used for the first two shots would suffice for the booster, but the FDA may want to go with the full dose.

According to newswires today, the FDA is leaning toward a half-dose (50 mcg) MRNA booster, which is probably more than sufficient from an efficacy standpoint.

[DewDiligence]

CHMP endorses PFE/BNTX booster for all adults:

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/10/04/2308165/0/en/Pfizer-and-BioNTech-Receive-CHMP-Positive-Opinion-for-COVID-19-Vaccine-Booster-in-the-European-Union.html

This is a broader scope than the FDA/CDC indication.

[DewDiligence]

COVID cases are rising again, putting spotlight on booster shots:

https://www.barrons.com/articles/covid-cases-are-rising-again-booster-rollout-could-expand-as-a-result-51636995934