Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health says certain groups should get another COVID-19 booster this spring
The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health is encouraging high-risk people to get another COVID-19 booster shot this spring.
Dr. Kieran Moore says the following groups should book an appointment if it has been at least six months since their last dose or confirmed COVID-19 infection:
- Individuals aged 65 years and older;
- Residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, Elder Care Lodges, and other congregate living settings for seniors;
- Individuals aged 18 years and older living in a congregate care setting for people with complex medical care needs;
- Pregnant individuals;
- Individuals aged 18 years and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised; and
- Individuals aged 55 years and older who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and their non-Indigenous household members aged 55 years and older.
People aged five and older who have not received a booster since September 1st are advised to get a booster if it's been at least six months since their last dose or confirmed infection.
"Staying up to date with vaccinations continues to be our best defense against COVID-19 and I’m strongly encouraging everyone, especially those with an increased risk of severe infection, to get all boosters available," said Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health. "We are grateful to all Ontarians for taking the time to get vaccinated and I’m encouraging everyone to keep helping reduce the spread of respiratory illness by staying home when they feel sick, washing their hands often and covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze."
Appointments can be booked here.
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