Europe’s drug regulator recommended two novel vaccines for influenza alongside updated composition for two COVID-19 vaccines previously approved by the EC.
Europe 's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use recommended granting marketing authorization for two vaccines: Fluad and Flucelvax for active immunization against influenza. Together, the vaccines can immunize children from 2 years and older, adults, and those with comorbidities — including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and
The committee further recommended updating the composition of Bimervax, a similarly approved vaccine that targets the Omicron XBB.1.16 SARS-CoV-2 subvariant. are administered by injection from pre-filled syringes and contain hemagglutinin and neuraminidase surface antigens that have been purified from 3 inactivated strains: two A subtypes (They induce the production of neutralizing antibodies against viral hemagglutinin to protect against influenza viruses.
It was more effective for vaccine-matched strains, reducing risk by 63.6% in those aged between 2-17 years, and 83.8% among those aged 18 and older. Rates of adverse effects varied among different age groups. However, common reactions included tenderness, erythema, pain, and headache. Data from clinical trials show that the vaccine's most common side effects include vomiting, muscle pain, joint pain, injection site pain and tenderness, fatigue, and malaise.
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