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18 Jun 2026, 10:45 UTC · 2h ago

U.S. FDA Approves an Additional Indication for CAPVAXIVE® (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) in Children and Adolescents Aged 2 through 17 at Increased Risk for Pneumococcal Disease

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U.S. FDA Approves an Additional Indication for CAPVAXIVE® (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) in Children and Adolescents Aged 2 through 17 at Increased Risk for Pneumococcal Disease

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The U.S. FDA has approved an additional indication for Merck's CAPVAXIVE (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine). — Expanded indications typically increase the addressable patient population and potential revenue streams for the drug.
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The FDA approved an additional indication for the company's CAPVAXIVE vaccine.

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U.S. FDA Approves an Additional Indication for CAPVAXIVE® (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) in Children and Adolescents Aged 2 through 17 at Increased Risk for Pneumococcal Disease

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