Efficacy of Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine: A real world evidence study
Latest Information Update: 22 Oct 2021
At a glance
- Drugs Ad26.COV2 S (Primary)
- Indications COVID 2019 infections
- Focus Therapeutic Use
- 20 Oct 2021 According to a Johnson & Johnson media release, the U.S. FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorization for a booster dose of the Ad26.COV2-S vaccine for adults aged 18 and older at least two months following primary vaccination with Ad26.COV2-S vaccine; and for eligible individuals who received a different authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson booster shot will be the same formulation and dosage as the primary shot.
- 15 Oct 2021 According to a Johnson & Johnson media release, the study is conducted from March to July 31, 2021, and recently extended to August 31, 2021.
- 15 Oct 2021 According to a Johnson & Johnson media release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) unanimously voted 19-0 to recommend Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 18 and older at least two months following initial vaccination with the single-shot vaccine, based on data from this and large and robust real-world evidence study.