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Japan to Update Adult Pneumococcal Fact Sheet Ahead of Capvaxive NIP Review

February 27, 2026
A health ministry panel agreed on February 26 to request revisions to a government fact sheet on adult pneumococcal disease as part of the evaluation process for the potential inclusion of MSD’s Capvaxive in the national immunization program (NIP). Capvaxive,…

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