Drug and vaccine authorizations for COVID-19: Overview

Health Canada scientific reviewers evaluate data to assess the potential benefits and risks of a drug or vaccine. They also review the information that will be provided to health care practitioners and consumers about the product. After the review, we may authorize the drug or vaccine for sale in Canada only if the benefits of the product outweigh the potential risks.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 22:03 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 22:03 (UTC)
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