ICYMI: Continued biopharmaceutical action on COVID-19
By Andrew Powaleny | March 6, 2020
Updated 3/11/2020 This week, PhRMA and senior executives and researchers from four member companies met with key policy makers on Capitol Hill to discuss the industry’s response to COVID-19, a...
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Why vaccines work in the fight against measles and other infectious diseases
By Richard Moscicki, M.D. | February 13, 2019
It is often said that vaccines are only second to clean drinking water in terms of public health impact. In recent years, misinformation about vaccines, especially childhood vaccinations, has...
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Medicare Monday: Helping beneficiaries access vaccines
By Nicole Longo | December 18, 2017
Last month, we released a State of Vaccines report, as well as an update to our Medicines in Development for Vaccines report, which shared exciting information about the 264 vaccines currently in...
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New report and event examine the new era of vaccines
By Andrew Powaleny | November 9, 2017
Today, leading minds will come together for an in-depth conversation centered on vaccines – their critical role in warding off disease, the innovative science powering breakthroughs in their...
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Medicare Monday: Strengthening access to vaccines for seniors
By Nicole Longo | August 14, 2017
This month, we’re celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month! Although children may come to mind first when we think of vaccination, access to immunization is just as important for older...
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Eradication of measles highlights the promise of vaccines in development
By Hannah Mooney | September 29, 2016
On September 27, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Region of the Americas is the first region in the world to have...
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New report highlights more than 250 vaccines in development
By Hannah Mooney | August 18, 2016
More than 200 years ago, the first vaccine was developed for smallpox, and now, the disease has been eradicated worldwide. And in the United States, the transmission of poliovirus, measles and...
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Medicare Monday: Access to vaccines for older Americans
By Allyson Funk | July 18, 2016
When you think about vaccines, you may not think about the need for them later in life, but vaccines for older Americans are a critical component of maintaining health as you age. According to the
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Week in Review: Vaccine Myth Busters Edition
By Christian Clymer | February 13, 2015
The internet provides us with a wealth of information right at our fingertips, but it’s important to be mindful of misinformation, especially as it pertains to your health. With myths and facts...
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Biopharmaceutical companies reaffirm commitment to patients in updated Principles on Conduct of Clinical Trials and Communication of Clinical Trial Results
By Bill Chin, M.D. | December 10, 2014
Researchers in biopharmaceutical companies strive to discover and develop new medicines and vaccines that will help people to live longer, healthier lives. They go to work every day knowing that...
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