By Canadian Press

Health Canada approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

Sep 19, 2024 | 2:25 PM

Health Canada has authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus.

The mRNA vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, has been reformulated to target the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron.

It will replace the previous version of the protein-based vaccine, 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.

Earlier this week, Health Canada approved Moderna’s updated mRNA COVID vaccine.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 19, 2024.

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Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press