Youth Aged 12-17 Can Get Booster Shots Starting Friday

Tuesday, 15 February 2022 04:02

By Tami Jeanneret

Province says about 92 percent in that age range are double dosed

The provincial government announcing youth can begin booking appointments for their third dose starting at 8 am on Friday.

But they say anyone in that age group should wait six months between their second and third doses.

This comes as the province begins to lift more COVID related health restrictions.

Restaurants and gyms can open to full capacity starting February 17th.

On March 1st, the Ford government is ending the vaccine passport requirement.

The link to book a vaccine appointment is here.

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