Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 Vaccine Becomes First To Receive Full FDA Approval

The FDA has approved Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE's (NASDAQ:BNTX) COVID-19 vaccine, making it the first to receive full FDA approval.
The vaccine will now be marketed as 'Comirnaty' to prevent COVID-19 infection in individuals 16 years and older.
The vaccine continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA) for individuals 12 through 15 years and a booster shot for certain immunocompromised individuals.
Related: FDA Approves Vaccine Booster Dose Of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines For Small, Vulnerable Group.
Related content: Benzinga's Full FDA Calendar.
Price Action: PFE shares are up 3.73% at $50.53, and BNTX stock is up +10.20% at $384.07 during the market session on the last check Monday.
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