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‘I’m deeply concerned’: Francis Collins on trust in science, how Covid communications failed, and his current obsession

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But he also revealed his pain at seeing people spurn mRNA Covid vaccines developed with breathtaking speed and lamented that he and other health officials failed to communicate the ever-changing science behind Covid recommendations. 16 for the 21st Health Coverage Fellowship held at Babson College in Wellesley, Mass.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Moderna’s RSV vaccine, Aurobindo problems, and more

STAT

We accept all manner of confidential communications and secret dossiers … New diabetes and weight loss drugs may benefit patients undergoing hip replacement without adding to complication risks , Reuters reports, citing preliminary data released at a meeting of orthopedic surgeons. Meanwhile, here are a few tidbits to digest.

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The power of communication: engaging diverse groups in healthcare

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Humans are diverse and communications to engage us need to be inclusive. Page & Page’s Lisa Jane Lishman outlines why communication and the strategies behind it need to be more personal to ensure that people – whoever they are – feel valued and respected. Today, people are culturally, socially, and demographically diverse.

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Vax changes welcome but communication ‘chaos’

The Pharmacist

Community pharmacy leaders have welcomed the government’s decision to start the flu and Covid vaccination programmes earlier and increase the funding for the service. Yesterday the government announced that it would be bringing […] The post Vax changes welcome but communication ‘chaos’ appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Crisis Communications and FDA

Eye on FDA

In the face of a crisis situation, it is a given that the clarity and thoroughness of the communications response is key to resolving the issue and mitigating any reputational damage. When providing crisis counsel, there are some key things that I always think need to be accomplished in the communications around the situation.

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After a Vaccine – What? The Shift from Research and Discovery to Communications

Eye on FDA

Vaccines for COVID-19 are the focus of the moment – politically and scientifically speaking. Scientifically, there was the big news that a vaccine trial had experienced a serious adverse event bringing a pause to bear in its continuation, likely throwing further cold water on the political side of the equation.

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The Covid cash cow – a look at the Covid vaccine sales figures

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The race to find and bring vaccines to market to fight Covid was impressive. It’s been almost a year since the first Covid vaccine was authorised for use. Meanwhile, China and Russia have rolled out state-owned vaccines. Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine dominates the market. billion in vaccine sales this year.

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