CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 22, 2025 / Moderna Inc. has announced that Health Canada has approved its updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, Spikevax®, which targets the SARS-CoV-2 LP.8.1 variant. This authorization marks a significant milestone as it allows Moderna to supply Canadian communities with domestically-produced Spikevax doses for the first time. The vaccine has already been approved by regulators in Europe, Japan, Switzerland, and other countries, with additional regulatory reviews underway globally. All pre-filled syringe doses for the Canadian market will be manufactured in Canada, with drug substance production in Laval, Quebec, and fill-finish operations in Cambridge, Ontario. Canadians are advised to consult provincial health authorities for the latest on vaccine eligibility and availability.