RegulatorsEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA)European Union
EMA ETF recommends updating COVID-19 vaccines to target XFG variant for 2026/2027 campaign
Regulatory action
Regulatory Recommendation / Public Health Communication
COVID-19 vaccines · Marketing authorisation holders (various)
Relevant for
Regulatory Intelligence LeadSignal Management Lead
Action needed
Marketing authorisation holders should prepare to update their COVID-19 vaccines to target the XFG variant for the upcoming campaign; monitor for further regulatory guidance and prepare for potential strain change submissions.
Process impact
Signal ManagementLabeling
SOP impact
2 SOPs may need review
Urgency: MonitorConfidence: high
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