UK – Novavax vaccine set to become fourth approved shot
- Novavax would be the first protein-based Covid vaccine in the UK if approved
- Protein-based jabs are already routinely given to children across the country
- Approval could pave way for jab roll out to children and the vaccine-hesitant
Protein-based jabs are already given to children to protect against the flu, meningitis and hepatitis.
Final study data was submitted to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) last month and approval is expected in days.