Moderna Looks To Catch Up In COVID-19 For Kids, While Still Branching Out In Other Areas
Biotech Teases Non-COVID Respiratory Programs
Executive Summary
The company hopes to expand Spikevax’s reach beyond the current approved population while also looking to take the lead in mRNA vaccines in other diseases.
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