Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine is now authorized as a booster shot for adults. The regulatory decision, which comes three months after the shot was first granted FDA emergency authorization, introduces a booster shot alternative to messenger RNA vaccines.
Novavax reported that its Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective at protecting against moderate and severe disease and 90.4% effective overall. The vaccine is seen as an important alternative to messenger RNA vaccines because of its storage and distribution advantages.
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Novavax says it’s building up its manufacturing capacity now to be ready to ship Covid-19 vaccine globally as emergency authorizations are granted in coming months. The company expects to seek FDA authorization in the second quarter.