Health Canada approves this fall’s COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what you need to know
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Pfizer and BioNTech announced on August 18 that their latest vaccine against the Omicron LP.8.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus has been approved by the Canadian Ministry of Health for use in people over six months of age and will be available in most pharmacies across the country this fall. Eligibility for the vaccine will depend on provincial regulations.
Health Canada has authorized the administration of the VOCID-19 vaccine adapted to Pfizer Canada and BioNTech's variant LP.8.1 for individuals 6 months of age and older. This updated COMIRNATY vaccine targets the variant that is one of the most recent circulation SARS-CoV-2 lines. The vaccine will be offered this fall in pharmacies across the country. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria established by each province will be able to rece…
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