It is also reviewing two other updated COVID-19 vaccines but has not yet authorized them. They are Pfizer's Comirnaty, which is also an mRNA vaccine, as well as Novavax's protein-based vaccine.

Pfizer's and Moderna's formulas have been the go-to on pharmacy shelves, but Novavax remains an important option.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted.

Novavax, which uses protein-based vaccines, is the clear beneficiary. NVAX shares jumped 14% Friday in reaction to the news. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Novavax’s COVID-influenza ...

1:23 Most provinces have destroyed COVID-19 vaccines amid wait for new formula, here’s why Health Canada has authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently ...

Health Canada authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus on Thursday. The protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid ...

Health Canada authorized Novavax's updated COVID-19 vaccine ... Committee on Immunization issued guidance for use of updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall, pending their approval by Health Canada.

Health Canada recently asked provinces and territories to get rid of their older COVID-19 vaccines to ensure the most current vaccine will be used during this fall's respiratory virus season.