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Distributing Our COVID-19 Vaccine to the World

An Open Letter from Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla Every day, I am asked about how Pfizer and our partners at BioNTech will distribute our COVID-19 vaccine now that it has begun to be authorized by regulators in different countries. People have questions about the process, the storage logistics and everything in between. But the underlying question is always the same: How will Pfizer and BioNTech ensure a seamless distribution of our vaccine? More than 70 million cases of COVID-19...

An Open Letter from Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla

As we get closer to an important data readout from our COVID-19 vaccine program, I wanted to speak directly to the billions of people, millions of businesses and hundreds of governments around the world that are investing their hopes in a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine to overcome this pandemic. I know there is a great deal of confusion regarding exactly what it will take to ensure its development and approval, and given the critical public health considerations and the importance of...

COVID-19 Vaccine Maker Pledge

The CEOs of AstraZeneca, BioNTech, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer, and Sanofi, have made a historic pledge to the world, outlining a united commitment to uphold the integrity of the scientific process as they work towards potential regulatory filings and approvals of the first COVID-19 vaccines. All nine CEOs signed the following pledge: We, the undersigned biopharmaceutical companies, want to make clear our on-going commitment to developing and testing...

Science & Innovation

What Makes an RNA Vaccine Different From a Conventional Vaccine?

Vaccines are one of the greatest health interventions ever developed. They’ve been cited as being as important to keeping communities healthy as having access to clean water and safe sanitation.1Through scientific investment and ingenuity, today we have multiple vaccine technology platforms that have helped us control and, in some cases, eradicate many healthcare challenges such as polio, river blindness, smallpox, and COVID-19, just to name a few.In 2020, messenger RNA, or mRNA for short, was...

How Pfizer is Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our Commitment to Support Continued Health and Safety Pfizer recognizes the public concern in relation to the current situation, which continues to evolve. We are committed to doing all we can to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and have taken proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of our colleagues, maintain supply of our medicines to patients and help halt the spread of this disease. Our Colleagues The safety of our colleagues around the globe is paramount. We are taking...

How to Talk to Children About COVID-19: Reassuring Children During the Coronavirus Pandemic

News of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 seems to be everywhere. Understandably, there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety about the pandemic. It can be overwhelming and frightening not just for adults but for children as well. But there are steps parents and caregivers can take to help children cope with stress during the outbreak. Stress signs in children Children may respond to stress in different ways.1 Additionally, they might not recognize that they are feeling worried or anxious.2 You...

Purpose & Ideals

Pfizer’s Institute of Translational Equitable Medicine Addresses Equity in Health Research

When it comes to healthcare, the terms “equitable” and "access" often go hand-in-hand. In order to prevent, treat, and identify diseases that disproportionately impact underserved and minority populations, Pfizer believes that research must be directed to the root causes of healthcare disparities. The recently-launched Institute of Translational Equitable Medicine (ITEM) is intended to do just that: work toward a more equitable future of health care. For Aida Habtezion, M.D., who is Pfizer’s...

Living & Wellbeing

The Truth About COVID-19 and Black Fungus

The novel coronavirus has recently been linked to two serious fungal infections: COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) and COVID-19 associated mucormycosis (CAM).1 The resurgence of these rare fungal infections has medical personnel concerned. A 2021 study found that more than 47,000 cases of CAM were reported in just three months in India. And with the Delta variant spreading worldwide, reports suggest that the number of cases is likely much higher.2 Aspergillosis and...

Managing Your Mental Health During a Pandemic

The World Health Organization recently declared a pandemic in the wake of a global outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). And while the majority of people affected by the disease will recover without any long-lasting consequences, there are many others who will suffer the short-term and long-term health effects of stress, anxiety and other mental health complications. We all respond differently to stress and anxiety. Our response is often based on our family upbringing...

Living & Wellbeing

Chronic Stress and How to Manage It

Everyone seems stressed these days. From the current pandemic to economic pressures, racial unrest, political tensions and natural disasters, the start of the new decade has seemed to throw one stressor after another.At some point, that stress may become something you can’t simply shake off: Experiencing stress over an extended period may indicate that stress is chronic.Chronic stress can take a toll on your mind and body. Fortunately, there are things you can do to back on the path to mental...

Real People

Latino Colleagues at Pfizer Are Developing Potential Solutions for People Affected by COVID-19

Traditionally, National Hispanic Heritage Month is marked from September 15th to October 15th and honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. In recognition of this culturally significant month, learn more about the Pfizer Latino colleagues who are making a difference in the fight against COVID-19.   At Pfizer, we believe that developing a vaccine that could decrease rates of infection, disease, and death worldwide is a critical part of addressing this global health...

Science & Innovation

Other Diseases Deserve the Same Acceleration as COVID-19

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