Canadians may be in the thick of winter, but the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recently unveiled spring guidelines for an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Starting in the spring of 2024, NACI recommends that the following Canadians who are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 may receive an additional dose of XBB.1.5 vaccine:

  • adults 65 years of age and older
  • adult residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings for seniors
  • individuals six months and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (due to an underlying condition or treatment)
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    10 months ago

    Damn, after reading just the title, I thought I might be eligible for an 8th shot. Sadly it’s still 6 months apart for us. 😅