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Britain / 15 August 2022
Concerns raised over pharma monopolies as ‘next generation’ covid jab approved
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CAMPAIGNERS raised concerns over pharmaceutical monopolies today as a “next generation” coronavirus booster jab needed only once a year was approved for use in adults in Britain.

The UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency authorised the new Covid-19 injection from US pharmaceutical giant Moderna.

It is an updated version of the Moderna jab that has already been in use with some people who got their first, second or booster injections.

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