CDC Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Jab for Adults

A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in front of displayed Novavax logo in this illustration taken on Oct. 30, 2020. Dado Ruvic/Reuters

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday endorsed Novavax’s more conventional COVID-19 vaccine for use as a primary shot for eligible Americans aged 18 and older.

The CDC’s independent advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend the vaccine for adults after reviewing safety and effectiveness data at a public meeting on Tuesday.