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Health Canada authorizes Moderna mRNA flu and flu-COVID vaccines for adults 50 and older

Health Canada has authorized Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine and combined flu-COVID vaccine for adults aged 50 and older.

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In brief

  • Health Canada authorized Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older.
  • Health Canada authorized Moderna's combined flu-COVID mRNA vaccine for adults 50 and older.
  • Both authorizations apply to adults aged 50 and older.

Health Canada authorizes Moderna mRNA flu and flu-COVID vaccines for adults 50 and older

Health Canada has authorized two Moderna mRNA vaccines for adults aged 50 and older: an mRNA flu vaccine and a combined flu-COVID vaccine.

Vaccine authorizations

The authorizations cover adults aged 50 and older. Both vaccines use mRNA technology developed by Moderna.

Why it matters

The authorizations expand vaccine options for older adults in Canada ahead of respiratory illness season.


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