In First Phase 3 Trial, Merck ’s Investigational Inactivated Varicella Zoster Virus Vaccine (V212) Reduced the Incidence of Confirmed Herpes Zoster Cases by an Estimated 64 Percent in Immunocompromised Subjects

Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J.KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced the first Phase 3 study results for V212, the company ’s investigational inactivated varicella zoster virus vaccine (VZV) for the prevention of herpes zoster or HZ, also known as shingles, in immunocompromised patients.Language: EnglishContact: MerckMedia:Pamela Eisele, 267-305-3558orSkip Irvine, 267-305-0338orInvestors:Amy Klug, 908-740-1898orMichael DeCarbo, 908-740-1807Ticker Slug:Ticker:MRKExchange:NYSE @Merckread more
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