Moderna, Health Canada and COVID-19
Health Canada approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus on Thursday. The protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, targets the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron, replacing the previous version which targeted the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant, the agency said in an online update.
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.
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
COVID-19 2024 fall guide: Everything Canadians should know about new Moderna vaccine, current variants and more
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'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.
Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine targeting latest variant
The KP.3 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is dominating in Canada right now, accounting for the majority of the COVID-19 cases in the country.
Moderna Shares Rise on Canada Government Approval of Updated Covid-19 Vaccine
The biotechnology company on Tuesday said that Health Canada authorized the vaccine targeting the KP.2 Covid-19 variant of Sars-Cov-2 and will begin delivery of updated doses to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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COVID-19 is still spreading in Utah but new vaccines are available. Here’s what experts want you to do
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