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World J Virol. Mar 25, 2026; 15(1): 116939
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.116939
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.116939
Table 3 Regulatory and deployment updates relevant to mucosal vaccines
| Item | Jurisdiction | Detail |
| First inhaled COVID-19 booster approval[39] | China | Convidecia Air™ (Ad5 aerosol) received emergency authorization as a booster (September 2022) |
| First intranasal COVID-19 vaccine approval[40] | India | iNCOVACC™ approved for primary series and heterologous booster under restricted emergency use |
| LAIV self-administration pathway[38] | United States (FDA) | FluMist® approved for self/caregiver administration (September 20, 2024); broad home-use rollout for 2025-26 season |
- Citation: Younas S, Farooq S, Sahu S, Mwita RP, Özdemir Ö. Next-generation mucosal vaccines for respiratory viruses: Immunological correlates, platform design and clinical translation. World J Virol 2026; 15(1): 116939
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v15/i1/116939.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.116939