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ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose

Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company · Phase 2 active Biologic

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose is a vaccine Biologic drug developed by Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Prevention of dengue fever.

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose is a vaccine that targets the dengue virus.

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose is a vaccine that targets the dengue virus. Used for Prevention of dengue fever.

Likelihood of approval
20.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Anti-infectives pathway favourability +2.0pp
    Microbiological endpoints + non-inferiority designs raise approval rates above baseline.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose
SponsorSanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company
Drug classvaccine
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaInfectious Diseases
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

It works by inducing an immune response against the dengue virus, providing protection against dengue fever. This is achieved through the use of a live, attenuated dengue virus strain. The vaccine is designed to stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies and immune cells that can recognize and fight the dengue virus.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose

What is ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose?

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose is a vaccine drug developed by Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company, indicated for Prevention of dengue fever.

How does ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose work?

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose is a vaccine that targets the dengue virus.

What is ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose used for?

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose is indicated for Prevention of dengue fever.

Who makes ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose?

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose is developed by Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company (see full Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company pipeline at /company/sanofi).

What drug class is ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose in?

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose belongs to the vaccine class. See all vaccine drugs at /class/vaccine.

What development phase is ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose in?

ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose?

Common side effects of ChimeriVax-WN02 Low Dose include Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, Fatigue, Headache.

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