NEW EVENT! Cutting-edge Trends for Every Industry at PACK EXPO Southeast
Discover packaging & processing solutions for all industries at the all-new PACK EXPO Southeast in Atlanta, GA, March 10-12, 2025
LAST CHANCE! Register ASAP for $30

FDA Fast Tracks Zika Vaccine

The FDA granted ‘fast track’ status to TAK-426, Takeda’s Zika vaccine, in hopes of easing the international public health emergency.

Takeda / Image: Arnd Wiegmann
Takeda / Image: Arnd Wiegmann

A recent Reuters article noted that the FDA has granted ‘fast track’ status to a vaccine for Zika, the virus that’s spread by mosquitos. The vaccine, TAK-426, was developed by Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, and it’s currently in the early stages of development and testing on 240 patients from 18 to 49 years of age.

Fast track status means the FDA is assisting in the development of the vaccine and expediting the review process. It is reserved for rare circumstances where serious conditions have no proven treatments. The World Health Organization declared the Zika outbreak an international health emergency back in 2016 when the virus became associated with severe birth defects.

INTRODUCING! The Latest Trends for All Industries at PACK EXPO Southeast
The exciting new PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 unites all vertical markets in one dynamic hub, generating more innovative answers to your production challenges. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity for your business!
REGISTER FOR $30!
INTRODUCING! The Latest Trends for All Industries at PACK EXPO Southeast
New e-book on Flexible Packaging
In this e-book, you’ll learn key considerations for vertical and horizontal f/f/s and how to choose between premade bags and an f/f/s system. Plus, discover the pitfalls to avoid on bagging machinery projects.
download
New e-book on Flexible Packaging