Covid Booster Recommendations Hot Off the Presses

In the context of protection against severe disease potentially decreasing over time following the first booster dose, and/or risk of immune evasion by highly transmissible variants of concern which can cause severe disease:

1. NACI recommends that jurisdictions prepare for the rapid deployment of a second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose program over the coming weeks prioritizing the following populations, as close surveillance and assessment suggest concerning trends in the COVID-19 pandemic:

  1. Adults 80 years of age and over living in the community; and

  2. Residents of long-term care or other congregate living settings for seniors

(Strong NACI Recommendation)
c. While the greatest benefit is expected in adults 80 years of age and older,

jurisdictions may also consider offering a second COVID-19 booster dose to

adults 70-79 years of age living in the community.

Charlotte Gallant