Coronavirus Update: US FDA Panel To Review J&J’s Vaccine On 26 February

Plus: Daiichi Signs Japan Deal With AZ

Johnson & Johnson's vaccine produced a significantly lower efficacy readout than the mRNA frontrunners, but its success in preventing severe disease with one dose will be a gamechanger, if approved.  

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J&J's vaccine, named Ad26.COV2.S, could gain an emergency use authorization on 26 February.

Johnson & Johnson has applied to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which will be reviewed by an expert panel on Friday 26 February.

If authorized, Johnson & Johnson's adenovirus-based vaccine will be the third approved in the US, joining the mRNA-based vaccines from...

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