FDA Advisers Recommend JN.1 Strain for Fall COVID Vaccines
TL;DR
FDA advisers recommend updating fall COVID-19 vaccines to target the JN.1 strain, despite the rise of its offshoots like KP.2, to ensure broader protection against evolving variants. Moderna, Pfizer, and Novavax are preparing JN.1-specific shots, with the CDC to provide further guidance on distribution.
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