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European Commission Grants Marketing Authorization For Pfizer And BioNTech's 2026-27 COVID-19 Vaccine Formula

Jul 29, 2026 · 04:36 PM ET· updated 2h ago

The formula targets the XFG variant, for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 6 months of age and older. The adaptation is based on the recommendation from the Emergency Task Force

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Pfizer and BioNTech got permission to sell a new COVID vaccine designed for a newer virus variant starting in 2026-27. This shows the companies can keep updating their vaccines as the virus changes, which is one way to stay competitive in the vaccine market.

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