Wed. 08/25 - Comirnaty? How Pfizer's Vaccine Got Its Brand Name (and what it almost was)
The Paralympic Games kicked off in Tokyo last night. Here’s what you need to know and a brief history of the games. Plus, how did the Pfizer vaccine end up with the brand name Comirnaty, and what were some of the other contenders?
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Links:
Badminton And Taekwondo Make Their Paralympic Debut In Tokyo (NPR)
When Did The Paralympics Start, And How Did The Event Get Its Name? (NPR)
The Paralympics Finally Get To Prime Time (1A)
Paralympics History - Evolution of the Paralympic Movement (IPC)
Paralympics 2020: How much do you know about the sports on offer? (BBC)…
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