Novavax 2024-2025 Formula COVID-19 Vaccine Now Authorized And Recommended For Use In The U.S.

Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | August 30, 2024 03:48pm

• Novavax expects pre-filled syringes will be broadly available in thousands of locations across the U.S.
• Novavax's vaccine is the only protein-based option available in the U.S. for use in individuals aged 12 and older to prevent COVID-19

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVAX), a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its Matrix-M™ adjuvant, today announced the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula) (NVX-CoV2705) has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals aged 12 and older. Novavax's vaccine is included in the recommendations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on June 27, 2024.

Pre-filled syringes of the vaccine will be available in thousands of locations, including retail and independent pharmacies and regional grocers, following the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research release of vaccine batches.

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