Quebec teens can soon register for their COVID-19 booster dose
Quebec teens between the ages of 12 and 17 will be able to register for their COVID-19 booster dose starting Saturday, Feb. 19.
The Health Ministry made the announcement Friday following a publication by the Quebec immunization committee (CIQ).
"Based on the current data available, which is consistent with the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), the CIQ recommends that a booster dose be given to youth...who are at higher risk of complications from COVID-19," the ministry notes. "Youth living in closed community settings should also receive this booster dose because of the particularly high risk of transmission."
As with adults, studies show a decrease in protection against infection as time goes on.
"A booster dose will result in greater vaccine efficacy in 12- to 17-year-olds in the short term against the new variants, including Omicron," the ministry states.
The booster dose should be administered three months or more after the previous dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
"The CIQ maintains its recommendation to use the Pfizer vaccine in this age group because of a slightly lower risk of developing complications, such as myocarditis, after vaccination," the ministry notes.
Vaccination appointments can be made on the Clic Santé web platform.
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