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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Not Prohibited for Athletes

December 22, 2020

On December 21st, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) released information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and how it relates to anti-doping rules. The CCES wants to assure athletes that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines do not contain ingredients that are on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Prohibited Listed. Information regarding the Moderna vaccine will be available once it is approved by Health Canada.

For more information and the full news release check out the CCES News Centre.