Newfoundland and Labrador will be offering COVID-19 booster doses for all individuals ages 18 years and older when at least 6 months has passed since completion of their primary series, which is two doses of vaccine. These changes are based on guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).
Due to paediatric vaccination rollout in schools and clinics, people ages 30 years of age and older are encouraged to get Moderna vaccine as their booster dose by contacting their local Pharmacy, Physician or Nurse Practitioner for availability. NACI has recommended that individuals aged 18 to 29 receive Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the booster dose. Due to supply, pharmacies and physicians do not currently have access to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, so individuals aged 18 to 29 years should get their booster dose at a public health clinic.
Currently, there are no booster dose recommendations for individuals who are unable to receive an mRNA vaccine.
Individuals can book appointments at Get The Shot or by contacting your local Pharmacy, Physician or Nurse Practitioner for availability. If you are not able to book an appointment on the website, each regional health authority has a phone number you can call:
- Eastern Health: 1-833-951-3884
- Western Health: 1-833-703-5470
- Central Health: 1-833-961-3749
- Labrador-Grenfell Health: 1-833-960-3643
If you have someone in your life that may need assistance in booking their booster shot, please reach out to ensure we reach all those who are eligible.
For further information related to COVID-19 in the province, please refer to the Provincial Government COVID-19 website.
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