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Real People
Latino Colleagues at Pfizer Are Developing Potential Solutions for People Affected by COVID-19
Traditionally, National Hispanic Heritage Month is marked from September 15th to October 15th and honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. In recognition of this culturally significant month, learn more about the Pfizer Latino colleagues who are making a difference in the fight against COVID-19. At Pfizer, we believe that developing a vaccine that could decrease rates of infection, disease, and death worldwide is a critical part of addressing this global...
Science & Innovation
Other Diseases Deserve the Same Acceleration as COVID-19
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Living & Wellbeing
7 Myths About the Flu Vaccine
As flu season begins, many may worry about the double threat of influenza and COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as medical associations including American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, state that while it won’t protect you from COVID-19, it is more important than ever to get vaccinated for the flu. Still, there are a lot of misconceptions about the flu and the flu vaccine. Read on to get the facts. Myth #1: Getting the flu isn...
Living & Wellbeing
The Do's and Don'ts of Wearing a Face Mask
Experts agree that wearing face masks can protect people’s health and slow the spread of COVID-19. That’s because the novel coronavirus can be transmitted through respiratory droplets that get into the air from sneezing, coughing or even speaking. A mask acts as a barrier, stopping those droplets before they reach another person[1]. But a mask is only effective if it’s worn correctly. Here are the do’s and don'ts of wearing a face mask. When you wear a mask, you’re making an effort to...
Living & Wellbeing
Fight Fear with Facts: Three Tips That May Help You Continue Your Lung Cancer Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fight fear with facts and learn more about ways that may help you safely continue your treatment plans and attend regularly scheduled doctors’ visits. We’ve addressed some of the biggest stressors facing lung cancer patients during this unprecedented time. Working with Your Doctor to Continue Treatment A lot is uncertain right now, but your treatment plan does not have to be. While it can be scary to leave the safety of your home, it is crucial that decisions regarding your treatment plan are...
Living & Wellbeing
Understanding Social Distancing: How Far is Enough?
The coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing—with more than 200 countries currently reporting over nine million total cases.5 The spread of the virus caused many federal and state governments to issue lockdown and stay-at-home orders for their citizens and inhabitants, but some states are now beginning to ease restrictions. As summer begins and the desire for interaction increases, it's important to review the latest guidelines for protecting ourselves and others. What is social distancing...
Purpose & Ideals
Pfizer Partners with Direct Relief to Provide Critical COVID-19 Supplies to Hospitals
Fighting back against a global pandemic requires cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork. As part of Pfizer’s broader COVID-19 response, we are proud to partner with Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization dedicated to improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, across all 50 United States and 80 countries. Pfizer has always been committed to deploying our resources in times of crisis, and we leveraged our long-standing partnership with Direct Relief...
Science & Innovation
Vaccine Production: Find Out How Vaccines Are Created
Vaccines have revolutionized our ability to improve health and save lives, resulting in the control, elimination, or near-elimination of many life-threatening diseases. The path to disease prevention – the development of a novel vaccine – is a complex and lengthy process that generally takes 10 to 15 years.1 Every step of the way, our team is committed to pursuing research and forming partnerships that facilitate the rapid development and delivery of a vaccine. To help protect against the COVID...
What's Next? Coronavirus, Disease X, Maternal & Adult Immunization
On Episode 8 of podcast series "The Antigen:" What's Next? Coronavirus, Disease X, Maternal & Adult Immunization. Visit our "The Antigen" podcast page to listen in.
Living & Wellbeing
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 and Tips for Those Living with a Chronic Inflammatory Disease
These patient advocates have been compensated by Pfizer in the past to share their stories. Some of these quotes and links also appear on Arthritis.com, a resource supported by Pfizer where people living with chronic inflammatory conditions can find inspiration, lifestyle advice, tools and disease information. The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting daily life around the world. Although questions remain as experts gather information to understand the coronavirus better, many valuable resources...
Real People
A Day in the Life of a Scientist (In the time of Coronavirus)
A Day in the Life of a Scientist (in the Time of Coronavirus) “I feel extremely privileged to have a career where I can both contribute to public health and conduct research that furthers the field of microbiology,” says Liesa. Meet Dr. Annaliesa Anderson, Pfizer’s Chief Scientific Officer of Bacterial Vaccines within the Vaccine Research and Development group. Liesa, as she is affectionately called by her family and peers, has spent the last 13 years at Pfizer working to develop new...
Living & Wellbeing
COVID-19 Coronavirus and Cancer: Information for Patients and Survivors
The cancer community is facing particularly unique challenges and concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. While anybody can get COVID-19, people living with cancer and cancer survivors may be at higher risk of health complications because cancer and cancer treatment can contribute to weakened immune systems.1 These individuals and their healthcare providers are grappling with difficult questions about how to navigate their care, including whether it is safe to continue their treatment, whether...
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