RFK Jr. CDC vaccine panel backs Merck RSV shot for infants

Nikos Pekiaridis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s revamped government panel of outside vaccine advisors on Thursday recommended the use of Merck‘s shot to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, a temporary reprieve for public health officials and companies concerned about the Health and Human Services secretary’s immunization policy. The group, called…

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Suns Eye Big Man, Point Guard After Trading Durant

As Kevin Durant leaves Phoenix, the Suns turn to the NBA Draft on Wednesday in search of … More replacements. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Getty Images The Kevin Durant trade immediately bumped the Houston Rockets to another level, turning them into a top threat – arguably the top threat – to new champion Oklahoma…

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Unilever to acquire men’s personal care brand Dr Squatch

Unilever has announced an agreement to buy US-based personal care brand Dr Squatch for an undisclosed sum from growth equity firm Summit Partners. The deal should complete later this year. The company said the “complementary acquisition marks another step in expanding Unilever’s portfolio towards premium and high-growth spaces”. The retail and DTC brand is built…

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