Health Canada has authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus.
Health Canada has authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus. This photo provided by Moderna in August 2024 shows packaging and syringes for the company's updated COVID vaccine for ages 12 and up. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-HO, Moderna
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.
Health Canada is also reviewing two other updated COVID-19 vaccines but has not yet authorized them. 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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