Pfizer and BioNTech complete submission to European Medicines Agency for Omicron BA.1 adapted bivalent vaccine candidate

Pfizer and BioNTech complete submission to European Medicines Agency for Omicron BA.1 adapted bivalent vaccine candidate
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced they have completed a submission to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for an Omicron-adapted bivalent COVID-19 vaccine candidate, based on the BA.1 sub-lineage, for individuals 12 years of age and older. This application follows guidance from the EMA and International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) to work towards introducing an Omicron-adapted bivalent vaccine candidate to address the continued evolution of SARS-CoV-2.