Valneva Wins EU Nod For COVID-19 Vaccine

In contrast with the five COVID-19 vaccines that are approved in the EU under conditional marketing authorizations, the European Medicines Agency has recommended that Valneva’s vaccine receive a standard approval.

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Another COVID-19 vaccine is set to be approved in the EU • Source: Alamy

VLA2001, Valneva’s vaccine for COVID-19, has been recommended for marketing authorization in the EU by the European Medicines Agency.

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