Moderna’s data not strong enough to support booster shots, FDA says
Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that Moderna Inc. had not met all of the agency’s criteria to support use of booster doses of its … Read More
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Moderna doesn’t plan to share COVID-19 vaccine recipe with world, chairman says
Moderna has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up the company’s own production is the best way to increase the … Read More
Finland follows other Nordic countries by suspending Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
By Staff The Associated Press Posted October 8, 2021 6:46 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Finland has joined other Nordic … Read More
Denmark, Sweden press pause on Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for younger age groups
Sweden and Denmark said on Wednesday they are pausing the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger age groups after reports of possible rare cardiovascular side effects. The Swedish health … Read More
Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
Moderna has applied for Canadian approval of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, the company announced Tuesday. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has already recommended third doses … Read More
Cases of heart inflammation higher after Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: Health Canada
Canadian health officials said on Friday data suggests reported cases of rare heart inflammation were relatively higher after Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine compared with the Pfizer/BioNTech shots. The data also indicated … Read More
U.S. will give COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Americans amid Delta surge
U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid the surging Delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling. The … Read More
New Moderna plant welcomed by public health experts but more details needed
New plans for Moderna to open a vaccine manufacturing facility in Canada are being welcomed by experts as a way to strengthen the country’s capacity to address future pandemics – … Read More
COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna to build mRNA production plant in Canada
U.S. drug maker Moderna will sign an agreement with the Canadian government Tuesday promising to build an mRNA production plant in Canada. Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel will sign the memorandum … Read More
New Moderna plant opening in Canada, but we still don’t know where
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says a new vaccine production facility, set to be built by Moderna, will help Canada prepare for the next pandemic. Champagne announced in Montreal that Moderna … Read More
COVID-19 booster shot might be needed by winter, Moderna says as study continues
Moderna Inc. said on Thursday its COVID-19 shot was about 93 per cent effective through six months after the second dose, showing hardly any change from the 94 per cent … Read More
COVID-19: MLHU facing over-supply of Moderna doses as vaccinations decline
The Middlesex-London Health Unit says it has 21,300 doses of Moderna‘s COVID-19 vaccine that need to be used in the next two weeks. The health unit is urging anyone who … Read More
Moderna co-founder using mRNA technology to treat venomous snakebites
Derrick Rossi always said he’d be satisfied with his work when it had a positive impact on humanity. But after his research around mRNA technology paved the way for the … Read More
Canada set to receive 3.7M COVID-19 vaccine doses this week
The federal government is expecting to receive 3.7 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, bringing the total of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries above 53.7 million doses. The new deliveries … Read More
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine seems to protect against Delta variant: study
Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine produced neutralizing antibodies against emerging variants, including the Delta variant first identified in India, in a lab study, the drugmaker said on Tuesday. The study was … Read More
U.S. experts expand study on whether Moderna vaccine curbs COVID-19 spread
U.S. scientists are expanding a government-funded study that aims to directly answer the question of whether Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine curbs the spread of SARS-CoV-2. The study, backed by the … Read More
Some Canadians denied Moderna COVID-19 shots amid Pfizer delays
Canada has approved mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines — but not everyone has been able to get a different second dose. Amid a delay in shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech shots … Read More
Pfizer or Moderna? ‘There’s no better or worse,’ Ontario’s COVID-19 science chief says
Pfizer or Moderna? It’s the COVID-19 vaccine question more and more Canadians are asking themselves as the country adapts to being in the privileged position of having millions of doses … Read More
Moderna seeks Canada’s approval for COVID-19 vaccine use in kids 12 and up
Moderna is asking Health Canada to approve its COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents aged 12 and older, following a study that showed doses were “highly effective” at preventing infection … Read More
Canada to receive 2.9M COVID-19 vaccine doses this week from Pfizer, Moderna
Canada is set to receive 2.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week thanks in large part to an increase in planned deliveries from Pfizer and BioNTech. The two pharmaceutical companies … Read More
Is Pfizer better than Moderna? Experts say no — it’s all about the brand
Kelly Grindrod was confused when she first heard of people leaving COVID-19 vaccine clinics once they realized they’d be getting the Moderna jab — a surprising turn that experts say … Read More
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine shows 100% efficacy in teens aged 12-17
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was shown to be effective in adolescents aged 12-17 and showed no new or major safety problems in a clinical trial, the developer said on Tuesday. The … Read More
Moderna aims to supply up to 3 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to world in 2022
Moderna said on Thursday it is boosting manufacturing capacity for its COVID-19 vaccine and expects to make up to 3 billion doses in 2022, more than twice its previous forecast. … Read More
Moderna aims to supply up to 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to world in 2022
Moderna said on Thursday it is boosting manufacturing capacity for its COVID-19 vaccine and expects to make up to 3 billion doses in 2022, more than twice its previous forecast. … Read More
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective 6 months after booster shot, data shows
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90 per cent effective against the virus at least six months after receiving a second dose. Referencing data released Tuesday from its … Read More
Moderna begins testing new COVID-19 vaccine that can be stored in refrigerators
By Manojna Maddipatla and Vishwadha Chander Reuters Posted March 15, 2021 5:08 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Moderna Inc said … Read More
Mild, temporary vaccine side effects? That’s a sign they’re working, experts say
Sore arm, fatigue, muscle pain and fever are some of the side effects being reported in those receiving COVID-19 vaccines, and experts say that’s mostly a good thing. Vaccines are … Read More
Canada could see more vaccine hurdles while at mercy of other nations, experts warn
After a few initial hiccups, COVID-19 vaccine rollout has finally picked up pace in Canada. As of Wednesday, more than 3.8 million doses had been distributed to provinces and territories … Read More
Can COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? Here’s what we know so far
If you have received the coveted coronavirus vaccine shot, there is both good and bad news. While there is a high probability you will not get sick with COVID-19, there … Read More
Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved in Canada. How does it compare to the others?
Canada has now approved four different coronavirus vaccines after giving the green light to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 shot. Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose shot joins a growing arsenal of vaccines … Read More
P.E.I. is vaccinating its first priority groups. Here’s where its rollout stands
Prince Edward Island says it expects to finish immunizing most of its first priority groups by the end of March in the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Meanwhile, … Read More
New Brunswick revises COVID-19 vaccine plan. Here’s where it stands in the rollout
New Brunswick health officials have announced changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, after shipment delays and re-routed doses dented the province’s distribution plan. Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s chief medical … Read More
Here’s where Nova Scotia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout plan stands
Nova Scotia has passed the halfway mark of Phase 1 in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. Following shipment delays and re-routed doses, the province is expecting to receive its largest … Read More
Booster shots, new clinical trials: What the COVID-19 variants could mean for vaccines
In a bid to end the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of coronavirus vaccines were developed in record time last year. Now, new more transmissible variants that have emerged in different … Read More
Parkinson’s disease patients should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines: experts
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) should be given priority to get the coronavirus vaccines because they are at a high risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19, some experts say. … Read More
How can we get more vaccines faster? Experts say ‘it’s just not that easy’
With demand for COVID-19 vaccines outpacing the world’s supplies, a frustrated public and policymakers want to know: How can we get more? A lot more. Right away. The problem: “It’s … Read More
Indigenous Services minister ‘disgusted’ by B.C. couple who flew to Yukon for vaccine
The federal minister in charge of Indigenous Services has openly called out the wealthy Vancouver couple accused of flying to the Yukon so they could have a jump on the … Read More
Wisconsin pharmacist to plead guilty to intentionally spoiling coronavirus vaccine
A Wisconsin pharmacist has agreed to plead guilty to purposely trying to spoil hundreds of doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in a bid to render them ineffective, the U.S. Justice … Read More
B.C. couple who flew to Yukon for COVID-19 vaccine ineligible for 2nd dose until August
A B.C. couple charged with disobeying isolation requirements and travelling to the Yukon to jump the COVID-19 vaccine queue will not be immediately eligible to receive their second Moderna dose … Read More
Allergic reactions to Moderna vaccine are rare, report says
Severe allergic reactions to Moderna Inc’s coronavirus vaccine appear to be quite rare, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday, after over 4 million people … Read More
‘We’ve done a good job:’ COVID-19 vaccinations begin for Labrador’s Inuit
Barry Andersen is glad he didn’t faint Monday morning as he became one of the first people in Labrador’s Nunatsiavut region to receive a coronavirus vaccine. “Full disclosure, I hate … Read More
Moderna vaccine could offer protection against coronavirus for couple of years, CEO says
Moderna’s COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is likely to offer protection of up to a couple of years, its chief executive said on Thursday, even though more data is still needed to … Read More
Immune but infectious: Can someone vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the virus?
As the cross-Canada roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines continues this week, it’s still unclear whether the injections can actually prevent the spread of the virus. While both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna … Read More
Nova Scotia releases phased plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Nova Scotia has released its phased approach to COVID-19 vaccine distribution in 2021, and it includes plans to receive enough doses to vaccinate half a million people in the next … Read More
‘Real tension’: Should all coronavirus vaccine volunteers now get the real thing?
Tens of thousands of people have volunteered to test COVID-19 vaccines, but only about half of them got the real thing during trials. Now, with the first vaccine rollouts and … Read More
Wisconsin health worker fired after ‘intentionally’ spoiling COVID-19 vaccine doses
A Wisconsin health-care worker has been fired after admitting they intentionally removed dozens of vials of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine from a pharmacy refrigerator, forcing more than 500 doses to be … Read More
Why jumping the coronavirus vaccine queue is a problem
As coronavirus vaccines continue to roll out to high-priority vulnerable groups in Canada, it might be a few months until a young, healthy adult would be able to get vaccinated … Read More
First shipments of Moderna coronavirus vaccine arrive in Yukon, N.W.T.
Two of Canada’s northern territories have received their first shipments of a vaccine to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, officials confirmed Monday. In a tweet, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said … Read More
‘Scared to death’: Boston doctor suffers severe allergic reaction after Moderna vaccine
A U.S. doctor with a shellfish allergy suffered a severe allergic reaction on Christmas Eve after receiving Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine in the first week of its nationwide rollout, according to … Read More
Threats to coronavirus vaccines among reasons military leading rollout: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the possibility of threats to the country’s precious supply of coronavirus vaccines is among the reasons why the military is leading distribution. In a year-end … Read More
