Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday it will discontinue a late-stage study of an experimental E.coli vaccine it was developing in partnership with Sanofi.
The drugmaker said its decision was based on the recommendation of an independent committee that found the vaccine candidate may not be sufficiently effective compared with a placebo in preventing infections caused by a group of bacteria commonly found in the gut.
No safety signals related to the experimental vaccine were identified, J&J said, adding that it was conducting follow-ups for participants currently enrolled in the trial.
The study was testing the safety and efficacy of a single dose of the experimental shot, ExPEC9V, in preventing E.coli disease, including sepsis and blood infections.
The U.S. FDA has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, for adults aged 65 and older and those aged 12–64 with risk factors, marking a major step under tighter regulations.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move that has sparked sharp criticism from public health experts.
Pakistan kicked off a nationwide anti-polio campaign on Monday, aiming to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five as part of efforts to eliminate the crippling disease—one of the last remaining in the world.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, but with specific conditions limiting its use to certain groups.
Uganda has launched a trial vaccination program for the Sudan strain of Ebola as confirmed cases rise to three. With no approved vaccine for this strain, the trial aims to protect communities and strengthen outbreak response, according to the WHO.
At least 34 people have died in India’s northeast following days of torrential rains that triggered devastating floods and landslides, while thousands remain stranded as rescue operations intensify.
The UK will boost its fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and push defence readiness in response to evolving global threats and shifting U.S. security commitments under President Trump.
Global airline growth faces major hurdles from rising trade barriers and ongoing plane delivery delays amid record passenger numbers.
Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian and eurosceptic, has won Poland's presidency with 50.89% of the vote, promoting a nationalist platform, military aid to Ukraine, and a strongman image that resonated with right-wing voters.
Asia’s manufacturing sector shrank in May as weak demand from China and rising U.S. tariffs hit exports and clouded the region’s economic outlook.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
Taxi drivers across France are protesting government plans to cut payments for driving patients to medical appointments. These cuts are part of a broader effort by Prime Minister François Bayrou to save €40 billion in the 2026 budget and reduce the country’s large deficit.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
The UK has officially banned the sale of disposable vapes as of Sunday, aiming to curb youth usage, reduce environmental waste, and stop the spread of harmful chemicals.
The U.S. FDA has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, for adults aged 65 and older and those aged 12–64 with risk factors, marking a major step under tighter regulations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed Friday that COVID-19 vaccines are still recommended for healthy children aged 6 months and older—if their doctors agree.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move that has sparked sharp criticism from public health experts.
On the sun-soaked southern tip of China, a new kind of medical tourism is quietly unfolding. It’s not about cosmetic surgery or wellness spas but about survival.
At least 34 people have died in India’s northeast following days of torrential rains that triggered devastating floods and landslides, while thousands remain stranded as rescue operations intensify.
The UK will boost its fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and push defence readiness in response to evolving global threats and shifting U.S. security commitments under President Trump.
Global airline growth faces major hurdles from rising trade barriers and ongoing plane delivery delays amid record passenger numbers.
Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian and eurosceptic, has won Poland's presidency with 50.89% of the vote, promoting a nationalist platform, military aid to Ukraine, and a strongman image that resonated with right-wing voters.
Asia’s manufacturing sector shrank in May as weak demand from China and rising U.S. tariffs hit exports and clouded the region’s economic outlook.
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