The mRNA vaccine, called Spikevax, has been reformulated to target the KP.2 subvariant of Omicron.
TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus.It will replace the previous version of the vaccine that was released a year ago, which targeted the XBB.1.5 subvariant of Omicron.
Health Canada recently asked provinces and territories to get rid of their older COVID-19 vaccines to ensure the most current vaccine will be used during this fall's respiratory virus season.They are Pfizer's Comirnaty, which is also an mRNA vaccine, as well as Novavax's protein-based vaccine.Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content.
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