COVID-19 vaccine spring campaigns launch in Maritimes [Video]

The New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island governments are reminding people with a high-risk of illness due to COVID-19 to get a vaccine or booster shot this spring.

According to a P.E.I. news release, the COVID-19 booster shot can be offered three-to-six months after the dose to people who:

• are 65 years of age or older
• are six months old and up and are moderately to severely immunocompromised
• are adult residents at long-term care homes and other places for seniors

“Vaccination against COVID-19 has been proven to reduce your risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and death,” said Dr. Heather Morrison, chief public health officer, in the release. “We will continue to follow NACI guidance and encourage individuals on the timing of additional booster doses if recommended.”

P.E.I.’s spring booster program will be available until May 31.

In a New Brunswick news release, people with personal risk factors can get the spring COVID-19 vaccine starting April 2. Bookings for appointments…