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The agency also approved the protein-based Novavax vaccine, which is matched to the Omicron strain JN.1., which the mRNA vaccines targeted last year.
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FDA approved protein-based Novavax vaccine matched to Omicron strain JN.1.
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Christina Jewett and Jacey Fortin
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{
    "date": "2025-08-27",
    "agency": "Food and Drug Administration",
    "vaccine_type": "Novavax vaccine",
    "target_variant": "Omicron strain JN.1"
}
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Health Regulation
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September 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM (5 days ago)

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F.D.A. Approves Covid Shots With New Restrictions
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The FDA approved updated COVID vaccines with eligibility limited to older adults and those with underlying conditions. This decision, influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes to the CDC advisory panel, sparked controversy among health experts.

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