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New Flu Vaccines Approved, But Won't Be Available This Season
6 Nov
Summary
- Health Canada authorized Moderna's mRNA flu and combo vaccines.
- Vaccines are approved for adults 50 years and older.
- Moderna stated the vaccines won't reach pharmacies this season.
Health Canada has given authorization to two new mRNA vaccines from Moderna: one for influenza and a combination vaccine for both flu and COVID-19. These vaccines have been approved for adults aged 50 years and older.
Despite the approvals, Moderna has informed The Canadian Press that their new flu vaccines will not be available in pharmacies for the current respiratory virus season. This means that individuals will need to rely on existing flu vaccine options for this year.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization continues to recommend that everyone six months of age and older receive the available non-mRNA flu shot. For adults 65 and older, a higher-dose flu vaccine is advised due to typically weaker immune responses in this age group. The committee also strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination for those 65 and older and residents of care facilities.
