08/15/2024
COVID-19 Vaccine Update – August 2024
An updated vaccine to help protect against the current variants may be available in the fall; we expect to receive this vaccine sometime in October 2024.
Toronto Public Health suggests waiting until fall 2024 to get your next dose of COVID-19 vaccine, to make sure you are protected when COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are circulating.
There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in the summer, and those who are at risk of serious complications may want an extra dose of the current vaccine. This may include:
- Adults over the age of 65
- Those who are immunocompromised
- Pregnant women
- Residents of long-term care or other congregate settings
Other individuals that are not high risk who may want to get a vaccine might include:
- Those who are planning a trip and do not want to get sick while they are travelling
- People who live with vulnerable individuals, that do not want to take COVID home
Although this vaccine is not a perfect match for the variants that are circulating, it is close enough to give a boost to the immune system and provide some additional protection until the new vaccine is available this fall.
You should wait at least three months between vaccine doses. People must decide for themselves whether to get a shot.
For those who want to get a COVID-19 vaccine now, we have vaccine available for individuals who are 6 months to 4 years of age, and individuals who are over the age of 12.
Vaccine for individuals who are 5 to 11 years of age will be available in the fall.
