Health Canada Authorizes Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

Thursday, 17 February 2022 11:56

By Linda Morgan

Two-dose shot approved for Canadian adults.

Another COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in Canada.

Health Canada has authorized the two-dose Novavax Nuvaxovid vaccine for people aged 18 and older.

Clinical trails suggest the shot is 90 percent effective in protecting from symptomatic COVID-19 cases, and 100 percent effective in preventing severe disease, according to a release from the agency.

The vaccine's safety and effectiveness for children has not yet been determined.

Health Canada is recommending the two doses be administered 21 days apart.

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Health Canada Authorizes Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

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