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Purpose & Ideals

Pfizer renews commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

As healthcare systems around the world face unprecedented challenges, the fight against infectious diseases is more important than ever. Vaccines remain the most important tool available to us for protecting against epidemics and outbreaks, and Pfizer is proud to partner with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to ensure millions of children are protected against pneumococcal disease.      At the Global Vaccine Summit, held virtually on 4th June, Pfizer was proud to renew its commitment to Gavi for its...

Sweet Science: How Insights into Fructose Metabolism Are Helping to Fight Liver Disease

If you check the labels on your favorite jarred marinara sauce, low-calorie salad dressing, or loaf of bread, you may be surprised to find that they contain added simple sugars — one of the most popular forms of which is high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a sweetener used in many processed foods.Over the past four decades, sugar has steadily crept into American diets — a trend that can be largely attributed to the food industry’s embrace of HFCS, used to enhance the flavor of all types of products...

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...

Living & Wellbeing

Health Disparities Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are the fastest growing racial group in the U.S. According to the 2017 U.S. Census Bureau population estimate, Asian Americans account for 18.2 million (or 5.6%) of the nation's population. The U.S. Asian population represents people with roots to more than 30 countries, each with its own unique history, culture and language. Still, partly due to limitations of available research, many Asian American ethnic groups have not been represented in...

Real People

Global Asian Alliance

Purpose: Advancing Pfizer’s business as One Global Asian Community that inspires and uplifts one another.   Pillars:   Learn more about diversity and inclusion at Pfizer. 

Living & Wellbeing

Une course et un partenariat inédit pour mettre au point un vaccin potentiel contre le COVID-19

C’est un partenariat de ce genre qui lie déjà Pfizer à la société de biotechnologie allemande BioNTech dans le but de mettre au point un vaccin à ARN potentiel qui empêche la transmission du COVID-19. Vu que nous travaillons avec ces partenaires allemands depuis 2018 sur un vaccin contre la grippe à ARN, nous sommes dans une position idéale pour allier rapidement nos expertises dans la lutte contre le COVID-19. On sait que la mise au point d’un vaccin, quel qu’il soit, est une entreprise...

Scientist at Home: Dan Xu – Many Roles, One Person

My name is Dan Xu and I am a scientist at Pfizer in the Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics (CVIT) group within the Pfizer Oncology Research and Development unit. I’m also a wife and mother, and these two roles collided at the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic a few months ago when I had to adjust to my new normal: working from home. Many Cultures, One Community   As a Chinese American, the devastating effects of the coronavirus isn’t new to me. My parents and many other family members...

Living & Wellbeing

How to Avoid Pharmaceutical Scams During COVID-19

During a crisis like the COVID-19 global pandemic, we see the best of humanity on display. From the many healthcare professionals who put their own safety and well-being on the line to many others who donate their money and resources to assist in the fight, it is heartwarming to see this display of heroism and selflessness. At the same time, there are people who use a crisis, like this one, to take advantage of others who are in need. Day-to-day activities like going to your pharmacy to fill a...

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...

Living & Wellbeing

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.