Moderna, Health Canada and COVID-19
Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada
Health Canada has authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine to roll out in fall immunization campaigns. The new Spikevax formula targets the KP.2 subvariant, one of the latest offshoots of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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NACI added that anyone above 6 months of age who isn't considered high risk "may receive the most recently updated vaccine in the fall of 2024." The organization recommends a six-month interval between COVID vaccines, "with a minimum of three months from the last dose."
Moderna Stock Jumps on Canadian Government's Approval of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
The company reported Health Canada authorized the use of its Spikevax KP.2 shot for those aged six months and older. Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also gave approval for the vaccine, as well as updated shots from Pfizer ( PFE) and BioNTech ( BNTX ).
Moderna Shares Rise on Canada Government Approval of Updated Covid-19 Vaccine
Shares of Moderna rose after the company said that the government of Canada authorized its updated Covid-19 vaccine, joining the U.S. in the approval. The stock was up 4.5% at $72.28 in Tuesday afternoon trading, becoming the best performing stock of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The stock has, however, dropped 26% since the beginning of the year.
Moderna Receives Health Canada Approval For Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Targeting KP.2 Variant Of SARS-COV-2 For Ages Six Months And Older
SPIKEVAX® is the first updated COVID-19 vaccine authorized in Canada for 2024-2025, offering a timely solution to help protect Canadians
Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine for 2024-25 approved in Canada
Health Canada authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday to roll out in fall and winter immunization campaigns.
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