Health Canada announced its approval of the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in youth aged 12 to 17 on Friday.
The Moderna vaccine has been approved for use in adults over the age of 18 in Canada since December 2020.
After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, Health Canada said it has determined that the vaccine is safe and effective at preventing COVID-19 in youth aged 12 to 17.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency