CANADAHALIFAX news Immunocompromised Nova Scotians can now book third doses by admin 20 أكتوبر، 2021 written by admin 20 أكتوبر، 2021 27 Booster shots will also be available for long-term care residents starting next week CITYnews\ Meghan Groff Listen to this article Nova Scotians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, or who are taking medications that suppress their immune system, are now able to book a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. “Emerging research shows that these people may respond differently to vaccines, including lower antibody responses and lower vaccine effectiveness, than the rest of us,” explained the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang at a Tuesday briefing. “The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends a third dose for these people to increase their level of protection.” Appointments can be booked online or by calling 1-833-797-7772. At least 28 days must have passed between a second and third dose. In addition, certain criteria must be met in order to be eligible for a third vaccine and you’ll need to bring a list of medications and other documents such as prescription bottles or insurance notes when you go to your appointment, which will be reviewed by staff at the vaccination clinic. “If you are not eligible and you arrive for your appointment, you will be turned away,” Strang stated. “We have very specific criteria and we have to make sure the vaccine is offered to those who are truly eligible.” Third doses are also being offered to Nova Scotians who have to travel for work if their current status does not meet the entry requirements for where they’re going. The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible for a third dose for work-related travel: be a Nova Scotia resident provide an official copy of proof of vaccination for each of the two doses received provide written confirmation from their employer that they are required to travel to a country as part of their job and that country does not accept a mixed-vaccine series provide official confirmation or documentation from the country or location of travel that a mixed-vaccine series does not permit entry or requires isolation upon entry. This information needs to be submitted to adminins@novascotia.ca, with a response either approving or rejecting the request expected within 1 to 2 weeks. Booster shots will also be available for long-term care residents starting next week. “NACI recommends a booster dose at least six months after the primary vaccine series for long-term care residents,” Strang explained. As long-term care residents were among the first Nova Scotians to be eligible for the COVID vaccine, most would fall into that category. “And they’ll also be advised that they can get the COVID vaccine along with the influenza vaccine,” the doctor said. “They’re two distinct viruses and they need their own individual vaccine to be protected against, so it’s really important that people get both,” he added. 2 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post بشارة شربل: “الثغرة” هي الأساس next post Nova Scotia housing plan includes temporary rent cap, $35 million for new units You may also like Man faces long list of charges after standoff... 13 مارس، 2025 استطلاع: 40% من الكنديين يخشون فقدان وظائفهم 13 مارس، 2025 كندا تخفف العقوبات المالية عن سوريا وتندّد بالمجازر... 13 مارس، 2025 ‘Get ready for a wild ride’: Weather Network... 13 مارس، 2025 Clear skies expected in much of Nova Scotia... 13 مارس، 2025 Nova Scotia NDP urging public to weigh in... 13 مارس، 2025 Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This... 13 مارس، 2025 ترامب يصعّد حربه التجارية على كندا: الصلب والألومنيوم... 12 مارس، 2025 أونتاريو تفرض رسماً بنسبة 25% على الكهرباء إلى... 10 مارس، 2025 China tariff on Canadian seafood adds more volatility... 10 مارس، 2025 2 comments โอลี่แฟน 4 مارس، 2025 - 8:40 ص 476784 593648Some times its a discomfort in the ass to read what blog owners wrote but this web site is extremely user friendly ! . 689012 Reply usa89 12 مارس، 2025 - 12:01 ص 293597 838106This sort of considering develop change in an individuals llife, building our Chicago Pounds reduction going on a diet model are a wide actions toward making the fact goal in mind. shed weight 785447 Reply Leave a Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.