BioNTech’s Omicron Vaccine Awaits EU Approval

BioNTech SE (BNTX) has released an update.

BioNTech SE and Pfizer have received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency for their Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine, poised for EU authorization for ages 6 months and up. The new vaccine promises enhanced efficacy against several Omicron sublineages, with immediate distribution across the EU following approval. This comes after the U.S. FDA approval for ages 12 and up, with emergency use for younger children, marking a significant step in adapting to the evolving pandemic.

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