Approved July 2022 Novavax: New COVID Vaccine May be Available Soon

Posted by Dana, Volunteer Mentor @danab, Jul 28, 2021

I'm excited to see a new COVID vaccine named Novavax making great progress in third phase trials. It uses a more traditional approach similar to the yearly flu vaccine. This makes me more comfortable to get vaccinated. Looking forward to hearing that it will receive the go ahead to distribute soon. The current timetable is to finish trials this month and apply for FDA approval sometime in September. You can read more about the Novovax vaccine in these articles:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/novavax-covid-19-vaccine-5093292
https://www.verywellhealth.com/novavax-additional-covid-vaccines-united-states-5190372

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A bit of an update for us waiting for this vaccine is it was approved by the committee who recommends drugs and vaccines and now just needs the full EUA approval. Just this week the first shipments to the US from the main supplier of vaccines in India has arrived in the US. A good sign that full approval is probably days away here are the 2 anouncements
Committee Approval:
https://twitter.com/Novavax/status/1534289841789321216?t=L3p3Rk2-XR6yg3bL6tjFcQ&s=19
First Shipment arrives in US:
https://twitter.com/Novavax/status/1545014823762755601?t=MOKipUjGS1GoK83FaPC0nQ&s=19
So we are still waiting for full EUA Approval but the major issue as I've heard was supply issues and with the Shipment it would seem that those have been solved.

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Yet another update as we anticipate the approval here in the US Seeing Canada approve it today brings it closer to our shores. Here is the announcement.
https://ir.novavax.com/2022-02-17-Health-Canada-Authorizes-Novavax-COVID-19-Vaccine

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@danab

Hi Everyone I just saw the Novavax has applied for FDA EUA approval as of Jan 31st. Here is a link to the update.
https://ir.novavax.com/2022-01-31-Novavax-Submits-Request-to-the-U-S-FDA-for-Emergency-Use-Authorization-of-COVID-19-Vaccine

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Thank you for the update. I look forward to hearing it is approved and available.

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Hi Everyone I just saw the Novavax has applied for FDA EUA approval as of Jan 31st. Here is a link to the update.
https://ir.novavax.com/2022-01-31-Novavax-Submits-Request-to-the-U-S-FDA-for-Emergency-Use-Authorization-of-COVID-19-Vaccine

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@danab

Hi Connie Yes as of December 31st all the paperwork is submitted to the FDA and EUA is supposed to be submitted this month with approval expected in February. Here is a link to one article on the status
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/01/10/novavax-ceo-covid-vaccine-could-be-cleared-in-multiple-countries-soon.html

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Thanks for the update Dana. It will be good to have another option.
Sue

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@connie1977

If I understood the article I read today, it sounds like Novavax was approved for use in Europe and WHO. (https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/the-novavax-vaccine-against-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know). (https://newsrnd.com/news/2022-01-18-novavax-breakthrough--lauterbach-names-start-date-for-%22quasi-dead-vaccine%22---%22should-work-well%22.SJZWjyp7pY.html) Any word about when it will get the green light in the US? This articles says it might be possible in February. https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharysmith/2022/01/10/us-could-authorize-novavax-covid-vaccine-an-mrna-alternative-in-february-ceo-says/?sh=3af9db722191 I am hold out for this vaccination over all the other presently available.

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Hi Connie Yes as of December 31st all the paperwork is submitted to the FDA and EUA is supposed to be submitted this month with approval expected in February. Here is a link to one article on the status
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/01/10/novavax-ceo-covid-vaccine-could-be-cleared-in-multiple-countries-soon.html

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@connie1977

I wish the article gave more specific information. I am holding out waiting for this vaccination. Hopefully we will hear something here on this link when it gets approved.

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I hear you also. A bit frustrating I want to stay true to my convictions but would also like to have this option for protection from this virus.
I'm still hearing in general the plan is to start supplying early 2022. Maybe we will get an early Christmas Present.
Blessings

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I wish the article gave more specific information. I am holding out waiting for this vaccination. Hopefully we will hear something here on this link when it gets approved.

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