Gaithersburg's Novavax gets fast-track from FDA for seniors' flu vaccine

America is suffering through another devastating flu season, especially children and seniors, but more help is on the way for the latter from a vaccine firm in Gaithersburg. Novavax announced Thursday that it has received fast-track designation for its NanoFlu vaccine for older adults. The company said it expects NanoFlu to better match flu strains and be more effective than egg-based vaccines.

NanoFlu is designed for adults 65 and older. Novavax is located at 21 Firstfield Road.