Capvaxive™ (pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine) – New vaccine approval
June 17, 2024 - Merck announced the FDA approval of Capvaxive (pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine), for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) serotypes 3, 6A, 7F, 8, 9N, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15A, 15B, 15C, 16F, 17F, 19A, 20A, 22F, 23A, 23B, 24F, 31, 33F, and 35B in individuals 18 years of age and older. Active immunization for the prevention of pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae serotypes 3, 6A, 7F, 8, 9N, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15A, 15C, 16F, 17F, 19A, 20A, 22F, 23A, 23B, 24F, 31, 33F, and 35B in individuals 18 years of age and older.