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Jul 5 • 3 tweets • 2 min read
(1/3) We realize parents are wondering when a #CovidVaccine for younger children will be available in Canada. Health Canada is reviewing Moderna’s submission for children 6 months to < 6 years of age. A decision is expected by mid-July. A little girl flexing her arm showing a bandage seen from be
(2/3) Health Canada also received a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech for children 6 months to < 5 years of age on June 23. As with all #Covid19 vaccines, Health Canada is prioritizing the review of these submissions. Find more information: ow.ly/hINz50JOUjp
(3/3) Health Canada is responsible for conducting an in-depth review of the data to support the safety, efficacy and quality of any vaccine before an approval can be issued. Learn more about how Health Canada regulates vaccines: ow.ly/a2Ju50JOUjq

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(1/4) Health Canada has authorized brand name changes for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines.
(2/4) The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will now be named Comirnaty, the Moderna vaccine will be named SpikeVax, and the AstraZeneca vaccine will be named Vaxzevria.
(3/4) These are only name changes. There are no changes to the vaccines themselves.
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