Novavax Grows Presence at World Vaccine Congress and 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

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On April 18, 2022, Novavax (Nasdaq: NVAX) announced its participation in the World Vaccine Congress and the 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. The company will showcase new data on its COVID-19 influenza combination vaccine and NVX-CoV2373. Presentations will cover updates on vaccine safety, efficacy, and clinical trials, indicating their commitment to addressing COVID-19 and flu. Key sessions include ‘How long will our immunity against COVID-19 last?’ and ‘Clinical Update on Novavax's Recombinant Nanoparticle Protein Subunit COVID-19 Vaccine as a Booster.’

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• Presentation of new data on COVID-19 influenza combination vaccine at major industry congresses.
• Ongoing commitment to COVID-19 and influenza vaccine development highlighted.

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• New data on COVID-19 Influenza combination vaccine and seasonal influenza vaccine to be presented at World Vaccine Congress
• Several abstracts and presentations slated to highlight updates on NVX-CoV2373, Novavax' COVID-19 vaccine

GAITHERSBURG, Md., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, will provide a first look at data from its COVID-19 influenza combination vaccine and seasonal influenza vaccine trials, at the World Vaccine Congress (WVC) in Washington, DC, April 18 - 21, 2022. In addition, the latest data on its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, NVX-CoV2373, will be presented at both WVC and the 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in in Lisbon, Portugal, April 23 - 26, 2022. Data from eight abstracts and presentations, including four oral presentations, will be presented across the two congresses.

Gregory M. Glenn, M.D., President, Research and Development, Novavax, said: "Our presence at these two leading industry conferences shows our ongoing commitment to addressing COVID-19, and the advances we have made towards a next-generation influenza vaccine. We look forward to sharing these updates that further demonstrate the potential for our platform."

Key Novavax presentations during WVC:

Glenn, G	How long will our immunity against COVID-19 last for and will our vaccines continue to work against VoCs?	Panel April 19, 2022 8:45 – 9:45 ET
Kim, D	Monitoring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety under Emergency Use Authorization: Challenges and Lessons?	Panel April 20, 2022 12:10 – 1:10 ET
Glenn, G	Clinical Update on Novavax's Recombinant Nanoparticle Protein Subunit COVID-19 Vaccine as a Booster	Oral Session COVID & Beyond – M4 April 20, 2022 12:40 – 12:00 ET
Shinde, V	Update on Novavax' NanoFlu* vaccine and COVID-19-Influenza Combination Vaccine development	Oral Session Influenza and Respiratory – M4 April 20, 2022 12:40 – 1:10 ET

*NanoFlu identifies a recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) protein nanoparticle influenza vaccine candidate produced by Novavax. This investigational candidate was evaluated during a controlled phase 3 trial conducted during the 2019-2020 influenza season.

Key Novavax presentations during ECCMID:

Toback, S	Ongoing safety and efficacy of the NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom	Abstract #04525 Oral Session Late breaking updates on COVID vaccination April 25, 2022 16:15 – 17:15 CET
Shinde, V	Long-term durability of antigen-specific polyfunctional CD4+ T cell responses against vaccine-homologous and antigenically drifted viruses: results of a phase III trial of a recombinant quadrivalent hemagglutinin saponin-adjuvanted nanoparticle influenza	Abstract #1197 Oral Session Viral respiratory infections: Influenza and RSV April 26, 2022 11:00 – 12:00 CET
Áñez, G	Safety, efficacy and effectiveness of a SARS-CoV-2 adjuvanted recombinant spike protein vaccine (NVX-CoV2373) in a phase III trial in adolescents (PREVENT-19)	Abstract #04455 Poster Session 12g. Vaccine development, trials, efficacy, policy April 25, 2022 12:00 – 13:00 CET
Áñez, G	Molecular epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 strains identified during a phase III, efficacy and safety trial of NVX-CoV2373 vaccine (PREVENT-19) in the United States and Mexico	Abstract #00284 Poster Session 12l. Virus evolution, variants, and impact April 25, 2022 12:00 – 13:00 CET
Beyhaghi, H	Reported pregnancies and associated outcomes across the NVX-CoV2373 COVID-19 vaccine clinical development programme	Abstract #01705 Poster Session 12g. Vaccine development, trials, efficacy, policy April 25, 2022 12:00 – 13:00 CET
Marchese, A	COVID-19 vaccine receptivity and preferences among "vaccine hesitants"	Abstract #04362 Poster Session 12g. Vaccine development, trials, efficacy, policy April 25, 2022 12:00 – 13:00 CET

For more information or to register, visit the World Vaccine Congress Washington 2022 and the 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases websites.

About Novavax 
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company's proprietary recombinant technology platform harnesses the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. NVX-CoV2373, the company's COVID-19 vaccine, has received conditional authorization from multiple regulatory authorities globally, including the European Commission and the World Health Organization. The vaccine is also under review by multiple regulatory agencies worldwide. In addition to its COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax is also currently evaluating a COVID-seasonal influenza combination vaccine in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, which combines NVX-CoV2373 and its quadrivalent influenza investigational vaccine candidate, previously referred to as NanoFlu. These vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax' proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.

For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on LinkedIn,.

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FAQ

What is Novavax presenting at the World Vaccine Congress?

Novavax will present data on its COVID-19 influenza combination vaccine and updates on NVX-CoV2373.

When is Novavax's presentation at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology?

Novavax's presentations will occur from April 23 to April 26, 2022, at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology.

What is the significance of NVX-CoV2373 for Novavax?

NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate that has received conditional authorization from multiple global regulatory authorities.

What are the key topics of Novavax's presentations at the congresses?

Topics include vaccine efficacy, safety monitoring under Emergency Use Authorization, and long-term immunity against COVID-19.

What does the new data on the COVID-19 influenza combination vaccine indicate?

The data is expected to showcase the potential effectiveness of combining COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccines.