Research programme: mRNA based herpes zoster vaccine - BioNTech/Pfizer
Alternative Names: mRNA HPV vaccine - BioNTech/Pfizer; Shingles vaccine programme - BioNTechLatest Information Update: 28 Jun 2026
At a glance
- Originator BioNTech; Pfizer
- Class RNA vaccines; Varicella vaccines
- Mechanism of Action Immunostimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- No development reported Herpes zoster
Most Recent Events
- 28 Jun 2026 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Herpes-zoster(Prevention) in Germany (Parenteral)
- 28 Jun 2026 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Herpes-zoster(Prevention) in USA (Parenteral)
- 31 May 2022 Preclinical trials in Herpes zoster (Prevention) in Germany (Parenteral) before May 2022