After being in touch with Island Health, they have provided us with a far clearer explanation of who they are expecting at the upcoming clinic in May.
While one dose of the vaccine during viral respiratory illness season in the fall and winter offers strong protection for most people, an additional spring dose is strongly recommended for people who could get seriously sick, including:
• Adults 80 years and older
• Indigenous adults 70 years and older
• Residents of long-term care homes and assisted living facilities and those awaiting placement
• People 6 months and older who have been diagnosed as clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV 1 or CEV 2)
The following people may also benefit from a spring COVID-19 booster:
• Adults 65 years and older
• Indigenous adults 55 years and older
If you are 65 years or older and registered in the Get Vaccinated system, you will receive a notification once they go out in late April, early May.
Forbes Hall Health Services Group
