LONDON (AP) – AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine developed with Oxford University were “highly effective” in preventing disease. The results are based on an interim analysis of trials in the U.K. and Brazil of the vaccine. Dr. Andrew Pollard said, “these findings show that we have an effective vaccine that will save many lives.” He said if…
The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery has announced it has received a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular Health Next Generation program. The $149,288 grant will fund a program called HeartLink – Improving Cardiovascular Health in the Alabama River Region. It is one of nine programs to receive funding through the first year of the Connections for Cardiovascular…
Government researchers say the nasal spray version of the annual flu vaccine didn’t protect kids this past flu season. Health officials reported Wednesday that the spray performed dismally for the third straight year, while the traditional flu shot – the one that stings – worked reasonably well this winter. The vaccine’s manufacturer, AstraZeneca, presented its own study that found the…
