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MSD’s 21-Valent Pneumococcal Shot Nears Japan Approval; Male Use of Silgard 9 Cleared
A Japanese health ministry panel on July 24 endorsed a series of label expansions and one new vaccine from MSD - a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate jab known as Capvaxive overseas - paving the way for their imminent approval. The Pharmaceutical…
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