More Nova Scotians will be eligible to get another booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week.
The province has announced adults between 50 to 69 years old will be able to book their second booster beginning Friday, July 8th.
Health officials, however, say you might want to wait until the fall.
“Public health recommends getting the second booster in the fall because the ideal timing for a booster dose is closer to an increase in virus activity – that best protects people from infection,” a news release says. “As well, new vaccines that may offer broader protection against the Omicron variant may become available. However, people age 50 to 69 can make the choice to get a second booster sooner.”
The first booster is still considered to offer strong protection against severe disease for most people in this age group.
“COVID-19 activity is currently relatively stable, but we expect that we will have a resurgence later this fall or winter when we typically see surges in respiratory viruses,” Dr. Shelley Deeks, Nova Scotia’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, says in a news release. “The ideal timing for a booster dose is in close proximity to the next surge of disease to best protect people from both infection and severe disease.”
People can receive their second booster roughly six months following their first booster dose. Either Pfizer or Moderna vaccines are available.
You can book a vaccine appointment online or by calling 1-833-797-7772.
