P.E.I. expands 2nd COVID-19 booster eligibility to include people over 60
Prince Edward Island has expanded the eligibility of second COVID-19 boosters to incorporate folks over 60.
Till now, the second booster was accessible to folks in congregate residing settings, together with long-term and neighborhood care amenities, Islanders over 70, and Indigenous adults 18 and older.
As of Could 8, 97.7 per cent of Islanders over the age of 12 have obtained at the very least one dose of vaccine and 94.7 per cent are totally vaccinated.
As effectively, 68.8 per cent of youngsters aged 5 to 11 have one dose of vaccine, whereas 54 per cent have two.
Vaccines accessible at clinics, pharmacies
The province says Islanders just lately contaminated with COVID-19 ought to wait three months after testing constructive — or after the onset of signs — earlier than getting a COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose.
“Despite the fact that the variety of day by day circumstances of COVID-19 proceed to say no on P.E.I., I strongly advocate Islanders who will not be but vaccinated to get their main collection of the COVID-19 vaccine and their booster doses when they’re eligible,” Chief Public Well being Officer Dr. Heather Morrison stated in a launch.
Eligible Islanders ready to get a second booster dose are ready to take action 4 to 6 months after receiving their first booster.
A single booster dose is really helpful for these 12 and older.
Vaccines can be found at Health P.E.I. vaccination clinics or at one of many many partner pharmacies throughout the province.
