Health Canada says it will continue to recommend COVID-19 prevention drug, Evulsheld, despite U.S. FDA pulling back its emergency use authorization due to concerns around its efficacy against Omicron subvariant 'Kraken.'
, is making up the majority of cases in the country, the use of Evusheld is “not expected to provide protection” and therefore not worth exposing the public to possible side effects of the drug, like allergic reactions.
"Dominant variants in the [U.S.] may be different from those circulating in Canada," the federal agency said in an email. "The most recent epidemiological data in Canada indicate that BA.5 subvariants continue to account for more than 89 per cent of reported cases."that certain variants are not neutralized by Evusheld and cautioned people who are exposed to XBB.1.5. On Jan. 26, the FDA then updated its website by saying it would be limiting the use of Evusheld.
"Decisions regarding the use of EVUSHELD should take into consideration what is known about the characteristics of the circulating COVID-19 variants, including geographical prevalence and individual exposure," Health Canada said in an email., which according to the agency, is the dominant variant in many communities in Canada.
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