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F.D.A. Authorizes Novavax’s Covid-19 Vaccine, a Latecomer

The vaccine was authorized as a primary immunization series for adults, rather than a booster, which may limit its market at first.

F.D.A. Authorizes Novavax’s Covid-19 Vaccine, a Latecomer

The vaccine was authorized as a primary immunization series for adults, rather than a booster, which may limit its market at first.

Merck’s Covid Pill Is Authorized by F.D.A. for High-Risk Adults

The F.D.A. said the drug should be prescribed mainly when other treatments were “not accessible or clinically appropriate.”

Merck's Covid Pill Cleared by FDA for High-Risk Adults

The F.D.A. said the drug was not a preferred treatment, but could be used when alternate treatment options were “not accessible or clinically appropriate.”

F.D.A. Clears Merck's Covid Pill for High-Risk Adults

The F.D.A. said the drug could be used when alternate treatment options were “not accessible or clinically appropriate.”

F.D.A. Clears Pfizer’s Covid Pill for High-Risk Patients 12 and Older

The first-of-its-kind treatment, Paxlovid, has been found to be highly protective against severe illness. It could be available within a few days.

Merck’s Covid Treatment Pill Wins Blessing of F.D.A. Panel

The treatment, known as molnupiravir, could be authorized in the United States within days, and available within weeks, if the F.D.A. follows the committee’s recommendation.