The association representing Ontario pharmacists says roughly half of people looking to get a Pfizer vaccine are rejecting the Moderna shot if they are offered that instead. Now, they have less choice in the matter because many public health units are reserving Pfizer for younger people because there's now a greater supply of Moderna. Last fall, the Ontario government recommended people between 18 and 24 receive the Pfizer vaccine due to a "mild risk" of the rare heart condition myocarditis "out of an abundance of caution." "The latest evidence demonstrates the protection provided by the Moderna vaccine, particularly for older individuals, is very robust." "In fact, there are some studies showing a particular benefit to those who receive the Moderna vaccine and its effectiveness against the Omicron variant."

Source: CBC News January 07, 2022 22:27 UTC