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Japan Panel Sees No Scientific Objection to Capvaxive NIP Addition
A health ministry panel on September 17 found no scientific objection to adding MSD’s 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Capvaxive (PCV21) to Japan’s national immunization program (NIP) for older adults. Members agreed that it would be preferable for Capvaxive to coexist…
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