Ebola Vaccines

Viral vector vaccines

This page catalogs 2 Ebola vaccine products. The development of Ebola vaccines accelerated dramatically during the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic, leading to the first FDA-approved Ebola vaccine (ERVEBO) in 2019. Both products use viral vector technology.

Last updated: April 2026.

Ebola Vaccine Catalog

Trade NameGeneric DesignationManufacturerVaccine TypeRegulatory Status & YearKey Notes
ERVEBOEbola Zaire vaccine, live (rVSV-ZEBOV)MerckLive recombinant viral vectorFDA Licensed, 2019First FDA-approved Ebola vaccine
Zabdeno + MvabeaAd26.ZEBOV + MVA-BN-Filo (2-dose regimen)Janssen/Bavarian NordicAdenovirus vector + MVAEMA Authorized, 2020Heterologous 2-dose Ebola regimen

Sources

Regulatory data sourced from FDA CBER Vaccines Licensed for Use in the United States (March 2026) and EMA Medicines database. Catalog scope informed by Khan, Shaz, The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline.