May 18, 2025 9:01 AM

FDA approves Novavax COVID vaccine with new conditions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine, but placed additional conditions on individuals who would be able to receive the vaccine.   According to the approval letter, the license restricts the use of the vaccine called Nuvaxovid to individuals aged 65 and older, and those between 12 and 64 who have at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of developing severe illness from COVID.   The letter did not specify what qualified as an...