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Labrador-Grenfell Health is advising the public that we are increasing efforts to provide COVID-19 immunizations and boosters to eligible individuals across the region.

Individuals who are:

• 5 years of age and older are encouraged to get vaccinated with a primary series (two doses) of an mRNA vaccine at least eight weeks apart.
• Moderately to severely immunocompromised are encouraged to get vaccinated with a primary series (three doses) of an mRNA vaccine at least eight weeks apart.
• Individuals 18 years of age and older are recommended to receive a booster dose of an mRNA vaccine at least 22 weeks (154 days) after their second dose.
• Individuals 17 years of age and younger are not recommended to receive a booster dose at this time.

Latest evidence suggests vaccine effectiveness against infection with COVID-19 is decreasing over time following completion of the primary series.

Based on NACI recommendations, in Newfoundland and Labrador, COVID-19 booster doses are available for all individuals ages 18 years and older when at least 22 weeks has passed since completion of their primary series.

• As an example, if you received your second dose on July 20, 2021, you can book your booster dose on or after December 21, 2021.

More information about COVID-19 vaccinations, including schedules and how to book appointments can be found at https://www.lghealth.ca/vaccine. You can also book an appointment by calling toll free at 1-833-960-3643.

The following COVID-19 vaccination clinics are taking place this week: