What is the new COVID vaccine called?

A number of revised COVID-19 vaccines have been created as of May 2025 to address new variations and offer improved protection. Below is a summary of the most recent vaccines along with their names:

pdated COVID-19 Vaccines for 2024–2025

1. Comirnaty (2024–2025 Formula)

  • Manufacturer: Pfizer-BioNTech
  • Type: mRNA vaccine
  • Target: Omicron variant KP.2
  • Approval Status: Fully approved for individuals aged 12 and older; emergency use authorization (EUA) for children aged 6 months through 11 years.

2. Spikevax (2024–2025 Formula)

  • Manufacturer: Moderna
  • Type: mRNA vaccine
  • Target: Omicron variant KP.2
  • Approval Status: Fully approved for individuals aged 12 and older; EUA for children aged 6 months through 11 years.

3. Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024–2025 Formula)

  • Manufacturer: Novavax
  • Type: Protein-based vaccine
  • Target: Omicron variant KP.2
  • Approval Status: Authorized for individuals aged 12 years and older.

Combination Vaccines in Development

mRNA-1083

  • Manufacturer: Moderna
  • Type: Combination mRNA vaccine targeting both influenza and COVID-19
  • Target: COVID-19 and seasonal flu strains
  • Development Status: In clinical trials; potential availability by winter 2025–2026.

Summary

The latest COVID-19 vaccines have been updated to better match circulating variants, particularly the Omicron KP.2 strain. The primary vaccines currently in use are:

  • Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech)
  • Spikevax (Moderna)
  • Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted