The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is encouraging some to roll up their sleeves and get another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The health unit said those recommended to get a spring booster include people over the age of 65, long-term care or retirement home residents, anyone over the age of 18 who is immunocompromised or living in a congregate care setting for people with complex medical care needs, and pregnant individuals.
The health unit said anyone over the age of five who has not received a booster since Sept. 1, 2022 also remains eligible.
“Those at highest risk from COVID-19 and anyone 5 years or older who didn’t get a fall booster should strengthen their protection with a spring booster dose,” Thunder Bay district medical officer of health Dr. Janet DeMille said. “COVID-19 is not going away. The vaccine is the safest way to enhance protection against serious disease, hospitalization and death, and it can lower the risk of developing long COVID.”
The boosters will be available at the health unit's vaccine clinics, select pharmacies and participating primary care providers.
