Positive news continues to roll out for COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution efforts, with Sanofi and GSK announcing the success of their vaccine candidate against the Omicron variant.
Outcomes from Stage 2 of the Phase III study of VAT08 including over 13,000 adult participants confirmed the vaccine’s action, demonstrating a 64.7% efficacy versus symptomatic COVID-19 and 72% efficacy versus Omicron-linked symptomatic cases. Results from the Stage 1 group showcased similar results.
In both stages, VAT08 had a favorable tolerability and safety profile. Given the positive results, Sanofi said it would begin discussions with regulatory authorities with the goal of making the product available before the year ends.
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