Quebec now says recovered COVID-19 patients should wait two months to get booster shot
CTV
Quebec now says that those who's contracted and recovered from COVID-19 should wait two months before getting a booster shot.
The Ministry of Health issued a news release Thursday altering its previous recommendation now saying those who have tested positive for COVID-19 on a PCR or rapid test should wait a "minimum interval of eight weeks."
The recommendation comes under a month after public health said anyone who wishes to get a booster should get one "as soon as possible" including those who've tested positive for the virus.
The ministry said the recent recommendation came from an opinion out of the Quebec Institute of Public Health (INSPQ).
"Decisions made by Public Health are based on a range of factors, including expert opinion, the epidemiological situation and Quebec's hospital capacity," said acting director of public health Dr. Luc Boileau in the release. "For people who have had the disease, and in particular, those who have had a PCR test confirmation, the booster dose remains safe, but it is preferable to wait a minimum of eight weeks before taking advantage of it."
