MHRA Approval for First UK-made mRNA Vaccine
Moderna receives MHRA approval for updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting SARS-CoV-2 variant LP.8.1
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The MHRA has authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, Spikevax®, for adults and children six months and older.
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The updated Spikevax® vaccine targets the SARS-CoV-2 LP.8.1 variant and will be supplied for the 2026 NHS COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
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Moderna's LP.8.1 vaccine is the first commercially available mRNA vaccine manufactured in the UK, enhancing local vaccine resilience.
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The MITC in Harwell, Oxfordshire, supports the UK’s pandemic preparedness through on-shoring vaccine manufacturing and research.
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The MHRA's approval aligns with WHO recommendations for updating COVID-19 vaccines, with similar approvals from the FDA and EMA.
