Here's a List of the Best Vaccine Manufacturers in the World

Vaccines help the body fight viral infections by training the immune system to identify and combat them. Some of these companies are pushing to create a possible vaccination for the coronavirus pandemic. They are hoping that what they'll develop will prevent cases in the future.

Here is a list of the world's leading vaccine manufacturers.

1. Sanofi Pasteur, Inc.

First up is Sanofi, a pharmaceutical company based in Paris, France, and was inaugurated in 1973 as an ancillary of Elf Aquitane. The company works on research, development, manufacture, and sales of vaccines and other therapeutic solutions.

Sanofi has produced numerous vaccines under including cancer vaccines, dengue vaccines, DPT vaccines, Japanese encephalitis virus vaccines, and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines. 

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2. Merck & Co. Inc,

Founded by George Merck in 1981 in New Jersey, U.S., Merck & Co. is one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Merck is noted for manufacturing the first mumps and rubella vaccines, as mentioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Aside from the U.S., it has expanded its manufacturing capabilities across the world in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Its most sought-after vaccine brands are ZOSTAVAX, VARIVAX, AND RECOMBIVAX. 

3.GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK)  

In early 2000, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham declared a merger. The now UK-based company has research areas and products that cover pharmaceuticals, malaria vaccines, and consumer healthcare. Its list of vaccines includes Varilix and Menjugate.

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4. Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer) 

More than just a biopharmaceutical giant, Pfizer frequents the top 10 list of the world's best vaccine manufacturers. The company, which employs almost 98,000 professionals, besides making vaccines and other patented pharmaceuticals, also work on generics. 

5. Johnson & Johnson (J&J)

Since their early beginnings in 1886, Johnson & Johnson has become a multinational company that continues to operate in areas such as consumer products and pharmaceuticals. According to their website, they will possibly be starting their COVID-19 vaccine trials this coming September 2020.  

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5. Daiichi Sankyo

Daiichi Sankyo is considered as one of the leading vaccine manufacturers in Japan. Besides vaccines, it also works on pharmaceuticals, generics, and over-the-counter drugs.

Recently, they have collaborated with Merck for a study that aims to aid in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

The company's current products include Azor, Benicar, Mevalotin, Cravit, Evoxax, Floxing Otic, and Gracevit. 

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6. Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (Emergent) 

Emergent BioSolutions specializes in antibody therapies and vaccines for autoimmune diseases, viruses, bacteria, and oncology. Their list of vaccines includes UNI-FLU and Bio Thrax.

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