Takeda Gains On Sanofi As Two-Shot Dengue Vaccine Advances
Executive Summary
While Sanofi late last year became the first company to commercialize a vaccine for dengue, Takeda has strengthened its position as the likely next to market contender following the start of a global Phase III program for its rival product.
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