Health Canada authorizes use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children 12 and older

TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized a second COVID-19 vaccine for use in older children.

The agency said Friday that it considers Moderna’s vaccine to be “safe and effective at preventing COVID-19” in children between the ages of 12 and 17.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved for the same age group in May.

This is a breaking news update. More details to come.

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