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Purpose & Ideals

Pfizer Partners with Direct Relief to Provide Critical COVID-19 Supplies to Hospitals

Fighting back against a global pandemic requires cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork. As part of Pfizer’s broader COVID-19 response, we are proud to partner with Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization dedicated to improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, across all 50 United States and 80 countries. Pfizer has always been committed to deploying our resources in times of crisis, and we leveraged our long-standing partnership with Direct Relief to...

Living & Wellbeing

Ask an Expert: Professor Joe Schmitt Talks Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Think ticks; think Lyme disease? In recent years, public awareness of Lyme disease has peaked, as high-profile celebrities and others have shone a spotlight on the sometimes-devastating impact this disease can have on health and quality of life. But, Lyme disease isn’t the only risk associated with tick bites. Ticks can also carry other potentially serious diseases, such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE),1 so it’s important to know how to help protect...

Science & Innovation

Vaccine Production: Find Out How Vaccines Are Created

Vaccines have revolutionized our ability to improve health and save lives, resulting in the control, elimination, or near-elimination of many life-threatening diseases. The path to disease prevention – the development of a novel vaccine – is a complex and lengthy process that generally takes 10 to 15 years.1 Every step of the way, our team is committed to pursuing research and forming partnerships that facilitate the rapid development and delivery of a vaccine. To help protect against the COVID...

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Emotional Well-Being Tips for People Living with Chronic Inflammatory Conditions During COVID-19

Dr. Laurie Keefer is compensated by Pfizer for her work as an Editorial Board member on TalkingUC.com, a resource developed by Pfizer to connect, inspire, educate and empower the ulcerative colitis community. As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts daily life, people around the world are facing a difficult time, including those living with ulcerative colitis (UC). Dr. Laurie Keefer, a psychologist specializing in UC and other inflammatory bowel diseases, notes that some people living with UC may f...

What's Next? Coronavirus, Disease X, Maternal & Adult Immunization

On Episode 8 of podcast series "The Antigen:" What's Next? Coronavirus, Disease X, Maternal & Adult Immunization. Visit our "The Antigen" podcast page to listen in.

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Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 and Tips for Those Living with a Chronic Inflammatory Disease

These patient advocates have been compensated by Pfizer in the past to share their stories. Some of these quotes and links also appear on Arthritis.com, a resource supported by Pfizer where people living with chronic inflammatory conditions can find inspiration, lifestyle advice, tools and disease information. The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting daily life around the world. Although questions remain as experts gather information to understand the coronavirus better, many valuable resources have...

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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

Pursuing Breakthroughs in the Treatment of NASH

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

A Lens on Life is an unscripted docu-series that chronicles the stories of women and men living with various health challenges. Watch Elaine's inspirational story about her struggle with debilitating joint pain of RA, and how she overcame her symptoms to regain her lifestyle.  

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Handwashing Tips for People with Eczema and Other Skin Conditions

If you are one of the 31.6 million people in the United States living with some form of eczema, continual handwashing and sanitizing to avoid spreading illness this season might be a source of added stress and anxiety, as this can dry out your skin and cause eczema to flare. Sticking to a three-step routine can help – wash, dry, moisturize.“Regular handwashing is important to remove dirt or soil and potentially contagious germs from your skin. For patients with eczema, it’s particularly...

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F.O.M.O., Spoon Theory, and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

We’re dedicated to sharing the perspectives of people affected by chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). That’s why we created Arthritis.com, a place where people living with RA can find inspiration, lifestyle advice, tools and disease information. Following is an article from Arthritis.com contributor Stephanie Aleite, who is living with RA. Pfizer asked Stephanie to share her story and she was compensated for this article.For those of you who don’t know what F.O.M.O...

Riding the Wave to Non-Invasive NASH Diagnosis

As early as ancient Greece, doctors used a method called palpation to diagnose illness, pressing their hands on a patient’s abdomen to assess the firmness of diseased tissues and organs. This ancient practice is now getting a 21st-century upgrade. Scientists are working to develop advanced techniques to measure the stiffness of the liver to better diagnose NASH or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, a serious, progressive form of NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. NASH is caused by the...

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Goal Setting: Three Tips for Developing Disease Management Goals

We’re dedicated to sharing the perspectives of people affected by chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). That’s why we created Arthritis.com, a place where people living with RA can find inspiration, lifestyle advice, tools, and disease information. Following is an article from Arthritis.com contributor Ara Dikranian, M.D. Dr. Dikranian was compensated by Pfizer to share his perspective as a rheumatologist. Managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a part of daily life, and...