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The ABCs (and WYs) of Meningococcal Meningitis

Back to school season is here!It’s a change of gear for families as the carefree days of summer come to a close and new refreshed routines start as does a new school year. Sunscreen and swimming give way to backpacks and homework—and an upsurge in sick days as kids gather in classrooms and school buses.As you prepare your kids for a new year, it’s important to help protect their health from the myriad germs and viruses that spread throughout fall and winter. One particularly concerning disease...

Science & Innovation

A New Road to Migraine Relief

Migraine, a debilitating neurological disorder,1 affects over a billion people globally.2,3 The cause of migraine remains an active area of research–experts believe genetics, the nervous system, and the brain's blood vessels are involved in the condition.4,5 The majority of people have episodic migraine, experiencing between 0-14 days of headache per month.6 On the other hand, those with chronic migraine experience 15 or more days of headaches a month, with at least 8 of those days caused by...

Purpose & Ideals

Global Health Fellows: Partnering to Strengthen Health Systems

Recently, Ellen Gerstein, Pfizer's Senior Director of Digital Communications, visited Africa as part of our Global Fellows Program. She shares her experience in this article.At Pfizer, we’re driven by our Purpose—to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. That Purpose has never been more clear to me than during my experience partnering with North Star Alliance through Global Health Fellows—Pfizer’s signature skills-based volunteering program.Since 2003, Global Health Fellows has...

Pfizer Sponsors Essence Festival for Third Consecutive Year

Last month, over the long 4th of July holiday weekend, Pfizer attended and sponsored the Essence Festival of Culture, the largest festival in the U.S., attracting over 500,000 attendees to New Orleans, for the third consecutive year. Since 2022, Pfizer has supported the Essence Festival to empower Black communities to advocate for their health and the health of their loved ones.This year’s sponsorship, led by the Vaccine Adoption & Equity (VAE) team, featured collaborations with Pfizer’s Sickle...

Living Our Values Through Pfizer’s Refugee Initiatives

According to the United Nations, 120 million people are expected to be forcibly displaced worldwide by 2025. This is a record level of displacement. Despite the scale of the crisis, only a small fraction, 1% of these individuals, are resettled into permanent homes, leaving the vast majority in a state of limbo.Pfizer's commitment to supporting refugees is a cornerstone of our corporate responsibility. Payal Sahni Becher, Chief People Experience Officer, was a refugee from Afghanistan and...

July Social Media Round-Up—Summer Interns, 175 Days of Good, and More

Pfizer jumped into the summer holidays with another eventful month. This July, we recognized the accomplishments of our leadership team, gave back to our communities by leading volunteer events for “175 Days of Good”, and shared positive results from various clinical trials.See what our leadership has been up to then catch up on our corporate social accounts where we shine a spotlight on Pfizer partners, colleagues, and communities.Stay tuned for more updates!Executive LeadershipCEO Albert...

Uninhibited: Fostering Conversation Within the IBD Community

What does it mean to be Uninhibited? To Pfizer and the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) community, it’s a mindset.A willingness to share and be vulnerable. To work together to pave the way to a better future for all those impacted by IBD.The spirit of Uninhibited was evident throughout Pfizer’s inaugural Global IBD Community Summit in June, a unique event gathering stakeholders from around the globe in Warsaw, Poland.Forging an Uninhibited Future – TogetherOver the course of two days, Pfizer...

Gender Differences in Coping with Migraine

Imagine having a condition that impacts your everyday life and realizing your gender could shape your experience and approach to managing it. This is the reality for many with migraine, as revealed in a recent episode of the National Headache Foundation (NHF) InSights podcast hosted by Pfizer.The episode delves into an NHF survey of 1,001 people with migraine that examined the impact of the condition on people's lives. The findings highlight the debilitating nature of migraine, including the...

Purpose & Ideals

Clinical Trial Innovation: Putting the Patient First in Clinical Trial Design

Every day, across the United States and around the world, scientists are developing potential new medicines and vaccines that could change lives. But to get medicines and vaccines to the patients who need them most, they must first undergo a clinical trial, which is a research study that seeks to understand how potential medicines and other medical treatments work.These studies depend on the generosity of participants, who volunteer to be a part of the trial. Depending on the type of trial...

Pfizer Sites Across the U.S. Commemorate Juneteenth

Last month, in recognition of Juneteenth, Pfizer’s Global Black Community (GBC) colleague resource group commemorated the recently enacted Federal holiday with a collection of events at Pfizer sites across the country. Colleagues from Bothell, Washington to Cambridge, Massachusetts fostered a sense of solidarity and honored our shared legacy by organizing activities such as barbecues, networking socials, flag ceremonies, drum circles, speaker events, freedom walks, educational booths, community...

Living & Wellbeing

How Climate Change is Affecting the Spread of Lyme Disease—and 5 Things You Need to Know About the Disease

As the weather gets warmer, many of us will be spending more time outside, indulging in our favorite summer activities—and exposing ourselves to the elements, including a booming tick population. The incidence of Lyme disease has more than doubled over the last 24 years1 because populations of disease-carrying Ixodes ticks, better known as black-legged or deer ticks, have increased and expanded their ranges.2You don’t need to cancel summer adventures, but understanding ticks, the impact of...

June Social Media Round-Up—Pride, 175, and “What’s in My Lab?”

Pfizer welcomed summer with another busy month. In June, our leadership reflected on Pfizer’s 175 years of history, celebrated Pride Month and Juneteenth, and supported Pfizer’s dedication to fighting cancer.Meanwhile our corporate social accounts showcased the accomplishments of Pfizer’s “Science Will Win” podcast, recognized our colleagues who organized Pride and Juneteenth events, and brought us along in a day in the life of a scientist.Check out our monthly round-up:Executive LeadershipCEO...