Valneva SE (VLA) Reports 94% Seroresponse Five Years After IXCHIQ Dose

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Valneva (VLS) stock rose 2.5% to €2.652 after releasing five-year data showing 94% of adults maintained antibody levels from a single dose of its chikungunya vaccine. The company expects continued monitoring for up to ten years. This follows a 5% surge yesterday on positive Phase 2 results for its Shigella vaccine candidate. The broader French market also gained 0.9%.

Valneva reports that its chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, maintains antibody levels for five years after a single dose in 94% of 221 healthy adults. The vaccine faced suspensions in the US and France due to adverse reactions, but the EU reinstated authorization in July 2025.

Valneva SE (VALN) shares rose 2% after reporting that 94% of participants maintained antibody response five years post a single dose of its chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ. The study, involving 221 adults, showed consistent results across age groups. The company is also conducting real-world evidence studies, including a campaign in Brazil.

Valneva (VALN) reported that 94% of participants maintained antibody response five years after a single dose of its chikungunya vaccine, IXCHIQ. The company is gathering real-world data and monitoring participants for up to 10 years. IXCHIQ sales were EUR 4.4 million in H1 2026, down from EUR 7.5 million in H1 2025, following a U.S. license suspension.

Valneva SE reported that 94% of participants maintained antibody response five years after a single dose of its chikungunya vaccine, IXCHIQ. The data showed comparable persistence in older and younger adults, reinforcing the vaccine's long-term protection potential. The company is conducting further studies to support IXCHIQ's public health value.