Novavax Hopes COVID-19/Flu Vaccine Combo Can Help It Keep Up With mRNA Leaders
But COVID-19 Component Not Updated
Executive Summary
Novavax recently slashed its revenues forecasts, but is hoping a two-in-one COVID-19 and flu combination could help it carve out space in the post-pandemic market.
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