Which SARS-CoV-2 variant's spike protein does the mRNA in Spikevax LP.8.1 encode?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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The mRNA in Spikevax LP.8.1 encodes the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 LP.8.1 variant.

Spikevax LP.8.1Moderna Biotech Distributor UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 1Document updated 18 February 2026

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Mrna-1273.251 · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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The mRNA in Spikevax LP.8.1 encodes the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 LP.8.1 variant.

Spikevax LP.8.1Moderna Biotech Distributor UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 1Document updated 18 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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