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Japan Selects JN.1 Substrains for COVID Vaccines in 2026-2027 Season
A Japanese health ministry panel on May 26 agreed to adopt JN.1 substrains for the antigen composition of COVID-19 vaccines to be used in the national immunization program during the 2026/2027 season. The selected antigens are monovalent LP.8.1 as well…
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