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COVID-19 vaccine generally safe for teenagers and young adults, government officials and medical groups say

A group of government health officials and medical organizations issued a statement supporting the COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents and young adults after a meeting of a special advisory committee with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and they prevent COVID-19 illness. They will help protect you and your… Read More »

FDA Approves Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for Adults with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

FDA Approves Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for Adults with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) WALTHAM, Mass., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS), a global biopharmaceutical company and leader in targeted C3 therapies, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Empaveli™ (pegcetacoplan), the first and only targeted C3 therapy… Read More »