New York, NEW YORK (February 17, 2021) – The Global Coalition on Aging and Pfizer Global Medical Grants announced today the launch of the first of its grant projects under the Japan-focused VALUE Initiative (Vaccines for All: Longevity Unleashed for Everyone), which has provided up to $1 million USD in grant awards. Grant recipients include Keio University, the Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI), and the International Longevity Centre-UK.

Your editorial “War on superbugs must follow defeat of Covid-19” (FT View, December 29) is exactly right on the facts, but misses three powerful if subtle points.

A two-dose regimen of BNT162b2 conferred 95% protection against Covid-19 in persons 16 years of age or older. Safety over a median of 2 months was similar to that of other viral vaccines.

Lorna Sabbia’s op-ed explores the critical role women play in caregiving across the country. The Institute on Aging estimates that women make up 75% of all caregivers and spend up to 50% more time providing care than their male counterparts. Sabbia says, “It’s critical for employers to provide resources that help caregivers strike a balance…

Congratulations to the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) for publishing Changing the Conversation on Adult Influenza Vaccination, a ground-breaking study conducted by IFA on the status of influenza campaigns focused on the most vulnerable members of our population – older adults and those with underlying chronic conditions. The IFA is pleased to launch the summary…