Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is now strongly recommending the "rapid deployment" of second COVID-19 booster shots for seniors aged 80 and up in the community and those living in long-term care and other congregate settings. WATCH | U.S. approves 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine for older Americans:U.S. approves 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine for older Americans Duration 1:56 Health officials in the U.S. have authorized a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 50 and older. Across Canada, second booster shots aren’t widely available yet, but experts say they expect it’ll be recommended for most people by the fall. But for now, Bogoch agreed with the committee's position to prioritize additional booster shots for seniors specifically. The advisory committee said it's also reviewing existing recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for younger adults under 50, and adolescents 12-to-17 years of age, and "will release a statement with updated advice in the coming weeks."

Source: CBC News April 06, 2022 03:00 UTC