Booster dose eligibility and intervals – December 23
Booster dose eligibility and intervals
With the emergence of the Omicron variant, efforts are moving rapidly to limit the impact and vaccination and booster doses are a line line of defense. Public Heath has informed the College that there will be a staggered roll-out for age groups. {LINK}
Additionally, the recommendation for booster dose interval in New Brunswick is that at least five months have passed since the second dose was administered. This is based on epidemiological information and local context.
- The following groups will become eligible to receive a booster dose if five months have passed since the second dose: This includes people who are immunocompromised if 5 months have passed since their third dose {LINK}
For complete College update from December 23, 2021 {LINK}