FDA, COVID-19 vaccine and Novavax
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Novavax's full FDA approval for NUVAXOVID is a transformative milestone, unlocking a $175M Sanofi payment and validating their protein-based vaccine technology. The approval positions Novavax as the only non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine with full FDA approval, offering a differentiated alternative amid growing mRNA fatigue.
While the clearance is only for use in certain groups, Novavax’s long-awaited OK is still seen by analysts as a “win” for the company.
CRISPR Therapeutics announced an agreement with Sirius Therapeutics to develop and commercialize small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapies. Under the deal, CRISPR will pay $25 million in cash and $70 million in equity to Sirius upfront.
Moderna (MRNA), and Novavax (NVAX) agree as the FDA advisors recommend targeting JN.1 strain for updated COVID vaccines this fall. Read more here.
FDA COVID vaccine update is stirring major public attention as a new policy limits fall COVID-19 booster shots to seniors and high-risk individuals. While the FDA met to decide if vaccine formulas should change for fall 2025,
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clinched the political support needed to become the nation’s top health official by pledging to work within the decades-old federal system for approval and use of vaccines. Yet his regulators are promising big changes that cloud the outlook for what shots might even be available.