Certain groups can book spring Covid booster

COVID-19 immunization clinic setting up. Photo: Nova Scotia Government

Nova Scotians at the highest risk for severe illness from Covid-19 can now book their spring dose.

The booster will be available from March 25 to May 31.

The groups eligible to book right now are those 65 or older, people 18 or over in long-term care, nursing homes or residential care facilities; people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised and those 50 or older who are indigenous or black.

Dr. Robert Strang said in a news release that cases are steady in Nova Scotia. But he urged people at the highest risk of infection to get their spring booster.

People who did not get a dose in the fall or winter can get the spring dose, even if they are not part of the specific groups mentioned.

Appointments can be booked online at https://novascotia.ca/vaccination or by calling 1-833-797-7772.