Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is used to protect you against coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19. The FDA is allowing this vaccine to be given for emergency use in people 12 years old and older. Health Canada has approved this vaccine for use in people 12 years and older. You can get more information from your health care professional via the FDA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers for emergency use, the Health Canada Patient Medication Information, or the Informed Consent Form for a study.

Vaccines may not fully protect everyone who receives them. However, studies show that the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine helps protect most people who receive it against COVID-19. The vaccine may help you fight the virus if you are exposed to it later. The vaccine may prevent the illness, or reduce the seriousness of it.