Novavax, COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine is coming to Alberta, but Novavax shots are not
With the approval of Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine, doctors are hoping the shots will be available soon and Albertans will opt to roll up their sleeves to get one.
What to Know About Novavax, the 'Other' COVID Vaccine
Pfizer's and Moderna's formulas have been the go-to on pharmacy shelves, but Novavax remains an important option.
Is the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Better?
Novavax uses a protein-based vaccine strategy, which means people getting the vaccine receive a protein made by the virus that their body’s immune systems then see as foreign and mount responses against. mRNA vaccines, by contrast, include snippets of mRNA genetic material from the COVID-19 virus’ spike protein.
The new COVID-19 vaccine: To get or not to get?
On Aug. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of a new Novavax COVID vaccine, as well as updated versions of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. According to NPR, this latest vaccine is already being distributed and administered across the country.
Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine for 2024-25 approved in Canada
Health Canada authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday to roll out in fall and winter immunization campaigns.
Why Australia could miss out on Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine
While Australia's therapeutic goods regulator is evaluating two new vaccines targeting the JN.1 strain of COVID-19, the government seemingly only intends to make one available to the public.
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