Spring COVID-19 vaccine doses now available for high-risk Nova Scotians
Posted Mar 17, 2023 02:58:17 PM.
High-risk Nova Scotians can get another dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday.
Public Health says as of Mar. 17, those at the highest risk of severe illness from COVID can get a Spring dose.
According to Public Health, the following people should get a spring dose if their last dose was more than 168 days ago:
-adults 80 years of age or older
-adults living in long-term care, nursing homes, senior congregate living settings or residential care facilities
-adults who meet criteria for being moderately to severely immunocompromised.
And these groups, it says, can consider receiving a spring dose:
-adults 65 to 79 years old
-people of African descent aged 50 to 79 years old
-First Nations people aged 50 to 79 years old.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang says people who aren't listed and are up-to-date on the recommended vaccinations are still well protected.
The Spring dose will be available until June 30. Public Health said it anticipates there will be a fall vaccination program later this year.
