Heather Platt, MD

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Clinical Research Director at Merck Research Laboratories.

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European Commission Approves Merck's Capvaxive for Adult Pneumococcal Disease Prevention

European Commission Approves Merck's Capvaxive for Adult Pneumococcal Disease Prevention

Sophia Abene;Heather Platt, MD
Published: March 31st 2025 | Updated: March 31st 2025

New 21-valent conjugate vaccine authorized to combat invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia in individuals aged 18 and older.

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Capvaxive’s EU Approval and Impact on Pneumococcal Disease Prevention: A Focus on At-Risk Populations

Capvaxive’s EU Approval and Impact on Pneumococcal Disease Prevention: A Focus on At-Risk Populations

Sophia Abene;Heather Platt, MD
March 25th 2025

Heather Platt, MD, discusses Merck’s ongoing research into real-world effectiveness and cost-effectiveness and offers a preview of data to be presented at ESCMID 2025.

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