More Manitobans will be able to receive a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine: memo
Manitoba health-care workers and people who didn't receive an mRNA shot will soon be able to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
In a memo obtained by CTV News, the Manitoba government said a third dose is being recommended for health-care workers at least six months after their second dose.
"Emerging evidence suggests that immunity to a complete series of COVID-19 vaccination wanes over time, at least with respect to symptomatic infection," the memo said.
The third dose will be for health-care personnel who have direct contact with patients, residents and clients.
The dose will be available for those who work at:
· Hospitals;
· Northern nursing stations operated by the Manitoba government;
· Personal care homes or supportive housing facilities;
· Facilities operated by Shared Health, regional health authorities, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba or an organization that has a funding agreement with Shared Health or a regional authority;
· Mental health facilities or addictions treatment facilities run by the government;
· Physicians, pharmacists, and nurses who provide direct patient care.
The memo also mentions the third dose should be the same mRNA shot as before, if possible
Manitobans who received viral vector shots – i.e. two doses of AstraZeneca or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson - will also be able to get a third dose.
The memo recommends they also receive a third dose at least six months after their last dose.
If people got one viral vector shot and one mRNA shot, they are not recommended to get a third dose.
Third doses can be offered to people at any vaccine location in the province.
Manitobans who qualify for the third dose can find a physician offering booster shots at ManitobaVaccine.ca.
Doctors Manitoba recommends people should talk to their doctors if they have questions about the vaccine.
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