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The
vaccine can be given as two doses, and may also be administered
as a second shot to individuals who were previously vaccinated
with a first dose of another MMR-containing vaccine, GSK said.
Child vaccination rates in the United States fell during the
COVID-19 pandemic as many children skipped doctor appointments
and states eased vaccine requirements during remote learning,
according to a government study https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-child-vaccination-rates-dip-during-pandemic-study-2022-04-21
released last month.
"We're proud to make Priorix available in the U.S. for the first
time, adding a choice for providers to help protect patients
against these highly-contagious diseases," GSK Head of U.S.
Vaccines Judy Stewart said.
In recent years, measles outbreaks have occurred globally with
more than 400,000 cases confirmed in 2019 - a setback in the
progress towards eliminating the disease in many countries.
Priorix, Priorix Tetra and chickenpox vaccine Varilrix
contributed about 260 million pounds ($325.99 million) to GSK's
vaccines turnover last year.
GSK, which is spinning off its consumer health business, is
sharpening its focus on vaccines and prescription drugs.
($1 = 0.7976 pounds)
(Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry
Jacob-Phillips)
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