Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines offers the best protection from serious illness. Bivalent boosters are available at our clinics to anyone age 5+ who is eligible (see chart below). For more guidance to help you determine eligibility, use this booster dose eligibility checker or speak to a public health nurse by calling 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
Spring 2023 booster dose recommendations
A spring booster dose is recommended for the following high-risk populations if it has been six months (168 days) since your last dose or COVID-19 infection. If you received your fall booster on or after September 1, 2022 and are not part of a high-risk group, a spring booster is not recommended.
High-risk groups recommended for a spring booster:
- Individuals 65 years and older
- Residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, elder care lodges, and other congregate living settings for seniors
- Individuals 18 years and older living in congregate care settings for people with complex medical care needs
- Pregnant individuals
- Individuals 18 years and older are moderately to severely immunocompromised
- Individuals aged 55 years and older who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and their non-Indigenous household members aged 55 years and older.
How to get your spring booster
- Drop in for an appointment at a Public Health clinic.
- Call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
- Contact your healthcare provider.
- Contact your nearest participating pharmacy.
Eligibility and Intervals
| Age/Eligibility | Recommended and Minimum Intervals |
|---|---|
| 6 months to 4 years |
Primary series:
Booster doses: not eligible |
|
5 years and older |
Primary series:
Booster doses:
|
| Immunocompromised individuals ages 6 months to 4 years |
Primary series:
Booster doses: not eligible |
|
Immunocompromised individuals ages 5 years and older |
Primary series:
Booster doses:
|
If you have questions about your eligibility for your next booster dose, speak to a public health nurse by calling 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.