Starting tomorrow, 60 plus residents can book fourth dose
In a release, the Ontario government confirming it is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 60 and over, as well as First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18.
The province says the move will provide an extra layer of protections against the Omicron and BA.2 variants.
Health Minister Christine Elliot noting "As we continue to live with COVID-19, we are using every tool available to manage this virus and reduce its impact on our hospitals and health system."
Elliot says "because of our exceptionally high vaccination rates and Ontario’s cautious approach, we currently have one of the lowest hospitalization rates in the country and have performed well throughout this pandemic when compared to other similar sized provinces and states."
Starting tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., eligible individuals will be able to book their fourth dose appointment through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900, directly through public health units that use their own booking systems, through Indigenous-led vaccination clinics, participating pharmacies, and participating primary care settings.
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