Older P.E.I. residents, others at risk, urged to get spring COVID vaccine booster

Prince Edward Islanders should be considering whether they need a COVID vaccine booster before the end of May, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison.

In a news release Monday morning, Morrison said the National Advisory Committee on Immunization has released updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccine boosters for this spring.

The booster may be offered at least three months after the last dose of COVID-19 vaccine or last infection. It is recommended for:

• Adults 65 years of age and older.
• Adult residents of long-term care homes.
• People six months of age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.

The spring booster program will run on P.E.I. until May 31, to ensure that if there is a fall booster recommendation, those at higher risk of severe outcomes would be able to receive a booster at the beginning of next fall's respiratory illness season.

Vaccines are available at participating pharmacies across the Island for people aged 12 and over.

Health P.E.I. vaccination clinics offer appointments for COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged sixmonths and over. Appointments at these clinics can be booked by calling toll-free 1-844-975-3303 or booking online at Skip the Waiting Room.