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SK Bioscience gains UK authorisation for SKYCovion Covid-19 vaccine

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SK Bioscience has received marketing authorisation from the UK’s medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA) for its Covid-19 vaccine, SKYCovion. The authorisation allows the distribution of the vaccine in Scotland, Wales and England.

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EC approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine CMA expansion for adolescents

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The European Commission (EC) has granted approval for the expanded conditional marketing authorization (CMA) of Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373), in the European Union (EU) for adolescents of the age 12 to 17 years. A protein-based vaccine, NVX-CoV2373 is made from the genetic sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ first strain.

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Valneva’s Lyme disease vaccine faces final clinical test in a sparse landscape

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On August 8, Pfizer and Valneva announced the initiation of a Phase III study with their Lyme disease vaccine , bringing the prospect of an injection to prevent the condition disease one step closer to reality. This means that the vaccine works against multiple serotypes of the disease, she explains. A one-size-fits-all approach.

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EC’s HERA signs Covid-19 vaccine procurement deal with HIPRA

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The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) of the European Commission (EC) has entered a co-procurement framework contract for HIPRA HUMAN HEALTH’s bivalent recombinant protein Covid-19 vaccine. billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines. An increase in vaccination and boosting is essential over the coming months.

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Novavax and SII receive registration for Covid-19 vaccine in South Africa

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Novavax and Serum Institute of India (SII) have reported that the former’s Covid-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, has received full product registration from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), with conditions. The vaccine showed efficacy, with an encouraging safety and tolerability profile, in the trials. .

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Novavax receives positive opinion from CHMP for full MA of Covid vaccine

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Novavax has received positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for full marketing authorisation (MA) of its Covid vaccine, Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373) , in the European Union (EU). The safety and efficacy of Nuvaxovid was evaluated as a primary series.

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EMA CHMP recommends expanded CMA for Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine as booster

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The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended granting expanded conditional marketing authorization (CMA) for Novavax ’s Covid-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373), as a booster in adults aged 18 years and above.