Booster shots: Quebecers over 60 eligible as of Monday
CTV
Data suggests that a third dose increases protection against new variants, such as the highly contagious Omicron variant, which is rapidly spreading across the province.
To get the booster, patients must have received their second dose of the vaccine at least three months prior.
Although getting the booster is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged by public health. Data suggests that a third dose increases protection against new variants, such as the highly contagious Omicron variant, which is rapidly spreading across the province.
Those eligible for a third jab are people ages 60 and up, healthcare workers and caregivers, immunocompromised people and those with certain health conditions, and pregnant people. The booster is also available to any Quebecers who have received two doses of AstraZeneca of Covishield.
Beginning Monday, vaccine appointments can be scheduled on the Clic Santé website.
