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Surprise! COVID-19 Can Strike in the Summer. Here’s What to Do

Summer has the best PR. Winter is known for gray skies, cold temperatures, and seasonal depression, while summer boasts sunshine, swimming pools, and vacations. But don’t let these good vibes fool you; summer isn’t all sunshine, roses and sunscreen application; it’s still possible to get sick in these warmer months. Even from COVID-19.Many generally associate COVID-19 with cooler weather, but it actually spreads year-round.1 In fact, COVID-19 rates have risen in July and August every summer...

PfizerForAll Strives to Simplify How You Access Healthcare

It’s not breaking news to say that healthcare in the U.S. is complicated.Whether prepping for flu season, wrangling a doctor’s appointment, or contending with a chronic — or seasonal — illness, the already harrowing logistics of caring for yourself and your loved ones are made even more challenging by a confusing and frustrating healthcare landscape.According to a survey by the American Academy of Physician Associates, 65% of Americans say coordinating and managing healthcare is overwhelming and...

April Social Media Round-Up—Black Maternal Health, World Immunization, and Long Covid

Pfizer jumped into spring with another busy month on social media. This April, CEO Albert Bourla recognized both Black Maternal Health Week and World Immunization Week and proudly supported Pfizer’s dedication to fighting cancer. Meanwhile other leaders discussed communication and health equity, and our corporate social accounts showcased our School of Science, workplace diversity, and a new podcast episode about long Covid:Executive LeadershipCEO Albert Bourla accepts the Outstanding...

Pfizer Goes Live in SXSW’s Podcast Lounge

For more than a quarter of a century, SXSW has been a must-do event on the calendars of consumers, celebrities, and cognoscenti. Part conference, part festival, it’s where people gather to learn about the latest trends in tech, media, and entertainment.Over the years, our leadership has showcased the latest scientific breakthroughs and shared our unique perspectives on the present – and future – of healthcare to the event’s thousands of attendees.This year, we hosted a takeover of SXSW’s Podcast...

December Social Media Round-Up—Welcome Seagen, US/India CEO Forum, AI, and Gratitude

DECEMBER SOCIAL MEDIA ROUND-UPThe last month of the year tends to be rather hectic, as the holidays descend and everyone scrambles to wrap things up before spending time with their families, friends, and loved ones. Here at Pfizer, December was just as action-packed as the rest of the year. In our monthly round-up of our leadership’s social media activity, Pfizer’s CEO speaks about the acquisition of Seagen, the Nobel Prize committee honors a pair of scientists integral to development of the...

Pfizer Launches VaxAssist, to Help Individual’s Assess Respiratory Vaccine Eligibility

As more respiratory vaccinations have become available in recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to provide annual guidelines for common respiratory illnesses—COVID-19, pneumococcal pneumonia, influenza (the flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—to help ensure eligible populations are seeking vaccinations, especially during respiratory illness season.1,2,3,4,5,6 Pfizer has launched VaxAssist, an online tool that helps adults 18 and older check their...

November Social Media Round-Up—Vaccine Anniversary, Transgender Awareness, and the Corporate Equality Index

Thanksgiving may have kicked off the holiday season, but November was chock full of things to celebrate all month long, including Transgender Awareness Week and Veterans Day. On social media, Pfizer’s leadership reflected on those occasions, and our CEO considered the cure for the epidemic of exclusion and celebrated the three-year anniversary of the moonshot heard around the world.Get caught up below with November’s social media round-up!From Our LeadershipCEO Albert Bourla reflects on the...

Pfizer’s 2-in 1 At-Home Test Enables Convenient Testing for both COVID-19 and the Flu

When we think of winter, hot chocolate, cozy fireplaces, and catching up with friends and family often come to mind. But 'tis also peak respiratory virus season1, with viruses like the flu and COVID-19 making the rounds at holiday parties and gatherings everywhere. To further complicate matters, symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu present very similarly: fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, and body aches2. These similarities in symptoms can make it difficult for people to differentiate between...

October Social Media Round-Up—Israel-Hamas War, COVID-19 Treatment News, and Pfizer Makes Forbes List

October was an eventful month, both around the world and here at Pfizer. In this edition of the monthly social media round-up, our leadership weighs in on both.  CEO Albert Bourla expresses sadness and resolve over the geopolitical upheaval in the middle east, which has far-reaching implications, including impact on many employees in the Pfizer family. He also spreads the news about our new deal with the U.S. government regarding the COVID-19 antiviral oral treatment. And our Chief Marketing...

Pfizer's COVID-19 Oral Antiviral Treatment Transitioning from Government Distribution

As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, and winter approaches—bringing with it increases in respiratory infections—it’s important to stay vigilant and up to date on vaccines and to understand how to access treatment when appropriate.  Pfizer’s oral antiviral COVID-19 treatment has been an important tool against the virus since its authorization in December 2021. Thanks to an agreement with the U.S. government, it will soon be easier for eligible patients to access Pfizer’s COVID-19...

The Power of Partnership in our Mission to Better Connect the Patient Health Journey

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have known that it would take unprecedented collaboration across multiple industries to tackle the virus. As we have strived together to bring breakthrough science to the world, a constant in our work has been collaborating with other organizations on solutions that streamline the patient journey and simplify the ways in which people learn about vaccines and treatment.   I was proud to highlight these efforts on behalf of Pfizer during a recent...

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Mathematical Sandbox: How Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Steers Safer, Faster Drug Development

Fear and anxiety swirled when Dr. Cynthia J. Musante’s husband contracted COVID-19. He faced agreater risk of coming down with a severe case since he was already unwell.But all their worries vanished in just 24 hours.Dr. Musante recalls that her husband soon started to feel better after being prescribed an investigational oral treatment for those with COVID-19. “It felt like a miracle,” he said. “I had felt so horrible.”As relief settled in, Dr. Musante felt something else: pride.After all, from...