N.S. releases new details about who will qualify for 3rd vaccine dose
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Nova Scotia has released more details about who will qualify for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Bookings for the extra shot will open Oct. 19.
The province said last month it would offer third doses to people who are immunocompromised and those who have to travel for work but are restricted because they mixed vaccines for their first two doses.
A detailed list of who qualifies as immunocompromised is now available.
To be eligible for a third dose because of work-related travel needs, people must:
People who qualify for a third dose can book online or by phone. People looking for a third dose for work-related travel have to send the required information by email to AdminINS@novascotia.ca.
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