Updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine shipped to distributors, to be available this week

Vaccine maker Novavax Inc (NVAX.O) on Monday said it has shipped millions of doses its updated COVID-19 shots to distributors after receiving the go-ahead from U.S. regulators.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the updated vaccine last week for emergency use in individuals aged 12 years and older, but batches of the shots needed additional clearance from the FDA before they could be released.