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Vaxcyte Plans To Drop Developing One Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
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The significant premarket drop (29.5%) indicates investor concern despite positive Phase 2 results.
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PCVX's VAX-24 vaccine showed strong immunogenicity in Phase 2 study. The mid-dose of VAX-24 met key efficacy targets compared to Prevnar 20. No serious adverse events were related to the study vaccines. PCVX plans Phase 3 studies post-phase 2 results of VAX-31 in 2026. PCVX shares dropped 29.5% in premarket trading after the announcement.
- PCVX's VAX-24 vaccine showed strong immunogenicity in Phase 2 study.
- The mid-dose of VAX-24 met key efficacy targets compared to Prevnar 20.
- No serious adverse events were related to the study vaccines.
- PCVX plans Phase 3 studies post-phase 2 results of VAX-31 in 2026.
- PCVX shares dropped 29.5% in premarket trading after the announcement.
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