UK officials approve updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine

UK regulator approves updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine The UK drug regulator said on Tuesday it has approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech that targets only the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. Reuters Reuters

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The vaccine, which like their other COVID shots will also be sold under brand Comirnaty, has been approved for use in individuals aged 6 months and above, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said.

MHRA's approval for the shot follows the European regulator's clearance last week.

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