NACI recommends boosters for all individuals aged 12-64 years, regardless of the number of previous booster doses received.
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OTTAWA —The National Advisory Board on Immunity recommends booster shots this fall ahead of the potential future wave of COVID-19 in Canada.
In Wednesday's release, NACI announced that the jurisdiction will boost boosters for people at high risk of serious illness due to COVID, regardless of the number of booster doses they have previously received. He states that he needs to plan to offer.
This should include people over the age of 65, residents of long-term care or living facilities, and individuals over the age of 12 with underlying medical conditions at high risk of severe illness. COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection.
Recommendations include indigenous peoples, racially differentiated, and marginalized communities where infections can have disproportionate consequences. Adults and migrant workers, shelters, correction facilities, group home dormitories are also included.
NACI is also 12 to 64 years old, regardless of the number of booster doses previously received. It is recommended to provide boosters to all other individuals up to
for this booster dose when evidence of the appropriate vaccine becomes available. It states that it will provide recommendations regarding the types of COVID-19 vaccines offered in Canada.
"The number of cases of COVID-19, including related hospitalizations and deaths, is currently declining in Canada. , The potential, timing, and severity of future waves of COVID-19 is uncertain, "NACI said in a release.
" In line with other respiratory viruses, COVID- The incidence of 19 can increase during the late fall and winter seasons, thus presenting risks to individuals / communities and increasing pressure on the health system. ”
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