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Moderna's mRNA flu and flu-COVID combo vaccines have been approved by Health Canada

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Moderna's mRNA flu and flu-COVID combo vaccines have been approved by Health Canada. (2026, November 6). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/modern-flu-vaccine-9.7411929?cmp=rss

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Health Canada has approved Moderna's mRNA vaccine for influenza and its combined mRNA vaccine for both flu and COVID-19, making Canada the first country to do so. These vaccines are authorized for use in adults aged 50 and older. However, Moderna stated that these vaccines will not be available in pharmacies before this respiratory virus season. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends non-mRNA flu shots for everyone six months of age and older, while emphasizing the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for those 65 years or older and residents of long-term care facilities.
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Health Canada approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine and a combination mRNA vaccine for both influenza and COVID-19, making Canada the first country to authorize both. The vaccines are approved for adults aged 50 years and older. Despite this approval, Moderna stated that neither vaccine will be available in pharmacies before the current respiratory virus season begins. Health Canada's authorization of these vaccines marks an important step in utilizing mRNA technology for seasonal respiratory vaccinations. However, it is unclear when Canadians over 50 will actually be able to receive the vaccines, as Moderna plans to engage with Canadian health authorities and immunization partners to finalize availability details.

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Moderna's mRNA flu and flu-COVID combo vaccines have been approved by Health Canada Canada is 1st country to authorize both vaccines, company said Health Canada has authorized Moderna's mRNA vaccine for influenza, as well as its combination mRNA vaccine for flu and COVID-19.
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🔮 Moderna told The Canadian Press they will not hit pharmacies in time for this respiratory virus season.
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Moderna's mRNA flu and flu-COVID combo vaccines have been approved by Health Canada · assertive framing

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Moderna's mRNA flu and flu-COVID combo vaccines have been approved by Health Canada Canada is 1st country to authorize both vaccines, company said Health Canada has authorized Moderna's mRNA vaccine for influenza, as well as its combination mRNA vaccine for flu and COVID-19. asserted
Canada → approve → flu
Both are approved for adults 50 years of age and older. asserted
Both → approve → age
Moderna told The Canadian Press they will not hit pharmacies in time for this respiratory virus season. asserted
they → tell → season
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends that everyone six months of age and older get the non-mRNA flu shot that's available this year. asserted
that → recommend → shot
A higher-dose version of the flu vaccine is recommended for adults aged 65 and older because aging immune systems often need a bigger boost. asserted
systems → recommend → boost
U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut the chances of melanoma tumor recurrence in major study asserted
vaccine → approve → study
The committee also strongly advises COVID-19 vaccination for anyone 65 years of age and older and residents of long-term care, retirement homes or assisted living. asserted
committee → advise → care
Moderna and Pfizer both have mRNA COVID-19 vaccines available in Canada this year. asserted
vaccines → have → Canada
A spokesperson for Moderna said Health Canada notified the company that its flu vaccine (called mFLUSIVA) and its combination flu and COVID-19 shot (called mCOFLU) were approved on Thursday. asserted
vaccine → say → Thursday
In a news release, the company said its mRNA flu shot was approved in the United States in August and that its combination vaccine was approved in Europe last April. asserted
vaccine → say → Europe
It said Canada is the first country to authorize both vaccines. asserted
Canada → say → vaccines
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