US FDA approves Capvaxive (pneumococcal 21 valent conjugate vaccine) for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia in adults

Merck/MSD

17 June 2024 - Capvaxive (V116) is specifically designed for adults and covers serotypes responsible for approximately 84% of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults 50 years of age and older.

Merck announced today that the US FDA has approved Capvaxive (pneumococcal 21 valent conjugate vaccine).

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