Health Canada has approved Pfizer's new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine that contains mRNA from both the original SARS-CoV-2 virus and the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants. Experts say it doesn't matter very much whether Canadians choose Moderna's bivalent shot or Pfizer's — what matters is when patients get their next shot.
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