Louisiana gets new COVID-19 vaccine option

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The Louisiana Division of Well being mentioned Novavax’s two-dose COVID-19 vaccine will quickly be out there within the state.

The announcement got here after the CDC endorsed the vaccine for adults ages 18 and older. The FDA additionally introduced an emergency use authorization of the Novavax shot.

In contrast to the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna, the Novavax shot is protein-based, based on Louisiana well being leaders.

“In case you have been ready for a COVID-19 vaccine constructed on a distinct know-how than these beforehand out there, now’s the time to affix the tens of millions of Louisianans who’ve been vaccinated,” mentioned state well being officer Joseph Kanter.

Louisiana well being officers mentioned all healthcare suppliers within the state can start ordering the Novavax shot instantly. The vaccine is anticipated to develop into out there within the coming weeks.

Anybody with questions on getting a COVID-19 vaccine ought to proceed to contact their physician.

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