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06/24/2022

Did you know... Children age 5-11 should get a booster 5 months after their second shot

06/15/2022

Can I get my COVID-19 booster and flu shot at the same time?

06/14/2022

06/06/2022

The terms immunization, vaccination, and inoculation are often used interchangeably. But they have different meanings.

Those differences may seem minor. Still, using terms correctly can prevent misunderstandings with your healthcare provider.

This article explains the differences, what vaccines do, and why their timing is important.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-difference-between-immunization-and-vaccination-4140251

05/16/2022

Who can get a second booster dose

To protect people most at risk, some people can get a second booster dose. A second booster offers extra protection against severe illness.

Current eligibility
You can only get your second booster if you meet current eligibility and it's been 6 months since your first booster dose.

Seniors and Indigenous people
You will get an invitation from the Get Vaccinated system to book an appointment for your second booster if you are:

70 years and older
55 years and older and Indigenous
People in assisted living
You will receive your second booster from a health care worker who visits you if you are living in an assisted living facility and are:

70 years and older
55 years and older and Indigenous
People in long-term care
If you are living in a long-term care facility, you will receive your second booster from a health care worker who visits you.

05/04/2022

Question:
Who should get a COVID-19 booster dose?

Answer:
Everyone aged 12 and older who already received dose 1 and 2 can get a booster dose, 6 months after their initial series. If you got the Janssen vaccine, you can get a booster 2 months after your vaccine (this is because studies show that the Janssen vaccine is less effective and protection doesn’t last as long as the other COVID-19 vaccines).

People who are pregnant

Pregnant people 12 years and older can get a booster dose 2 months (8 weeks) after their second dose. You can be at any stage of your pregnancy. If you haven't received an invite yet, call 1-833-838-2323 and self-identify as pregnant.

Learn more 👇
https://immunizebc.ca/ask-us/questions/who-eligible-booster-dose

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