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Certain young people can get shot #2

The time has come for certain 12- to 15-year-olds who got their first COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days ago to book an appointment for their second shot.

Youth 12 to 15 years of age who are eligible for a shortened dose interval include those:

  • With identified medical conditions:

o Transplant recipients

o Individuals with malignant hematologic disorders and non-hematologic malignant solid tumors receiving active treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation)

o Recipients of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

  • Who are Urban Indigenous or live with an Indigenous person
  • Who reside in First Nation communities
  • Who are health care workers
  • Who are essential and critical retail workers o grocery, foodbank and non-clinical pharmacy workers and restaurant workers

These groups are in addition to:

  • Adults who are 18 and older – Pfizer or Moderna
  • Individuals who are 16 and 17 years of age – Pfizer only

Individuals who are eligible can book an appointment online at phu.fyi/covid-vaccine, call the health unit at 1-800-461-1818 or visit a drop-in or drive-through clinic. If you are booking online, please ensure you are booking your appointment in your community.

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