Phase 3 VALOR trial results — March 23, 2026

LB6V — A Major Step Toward Protecting Against Lyme Disease

The most advanced Lyme disease vaccine candidate shows strong efficacy in Phase 3 trials, with more than 70% protection against confirmed Lyme disease.

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73.2%
Efficacy from 28 days post-dose 4
74.8%
Efficacy from 1 day post-dose 4
6
Borrelia serotypes targeted
5+
Eligible ages (years)
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The Threat

What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia bacteria transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. It affects an estimated hundreds of thousands of people annually across the United States and Europe and is the most common vector-borne illness in the Northern Hemisphere.

Early symptoms can include fever, fatigue, and a characteristic rash. If left untreated, infection can lead to serious complications affecting the joints, heart, and nervous system.

Outdoor risk
Rising cases
Preventable
Close-up of a blacklegged tick on a leaf — the vector for Lyme disease
The Solution

Introducing LB6V (PF-07307405)

Formerly known as VLA15, LB6V is being developed in partnership between Pfizer and Valneva as the first vaccine candidate to address all six major Lyme disease–causing serotypes.

6-Valent OspA Vaccine

Recombinant protein vaccine targeting the 6 most common Borrelia serotypes across North America and Europe.

Ages 5 and Older

Designed for children and adults aged 5 years and above living in or visiting endemic areas.

Most Advanced Candidate

Currently no Lyme disease vaccines are approved. LB6V is the most advanced candidate in late-stage development.

Phase 3 VALOR Trial

Strong Efficacy. Well Tolerated.

Announced March 23, 2026 — the VALOR ("Vaccine Against Lyme for Outdoor Recreationists") trial enrolled thousands of participants across endemic regions in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

73.2%

vaccine efficacy from 28 days after dose 4 in preventing confirmed Lyme disease.

74.8%

efficacy measured from 1 day after dose 4 — protection begins quickly.

"These Phase 3 results mark a significant milestone in our shared mission to help prevent Lyme disease, a serious and growing public health threat."

— Annaliesa Anderson, PhD, Pfizer

"We are proud to bring forward a vaccine candidate that could help protect millions of people at risk of Lyme disease across the Northern Hemisphere."

— Thomas Lingelbach, CEO, Valneva
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Vaccine targets OspA
A protein on Borrelia bacteria inside the tick.
2
Antibodies enter the tick
When the tick bites, your antibodies travel into it.
3
Bacteria neutralized
Borrelia is stopped before it can transmit to you.
The Science

How LB6V Works

LB6V targets Outer Surface Protein A (OspA), a protein expressed by Borrelia bacteria while they reside inside the tick. By generating antibodies against OspA, the vaccine intercepts the bacteria before they ever reach the human bloodstream.

Explore the mechanism
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Who Could Benefit

Protection for People Who Love the Outdoors

  • Hikers, campers, and trail runners
  • Outdoor workers — foresters, landscapers, park rangers
  • Families living in or visiting endemic regions
  • Children aged 5 and older
  • Travelers to high-risk areas in peak tick season
Latest News

Pfizer and Valneva Announce Positive Phase 3 Results

March 23, 2026 — Pfizer and Valneva announced that the Phase 3 VALOR trial of LB6V met its primary efficacy endpoint, with regulatory submissions being planned.

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