Manitoba's COVID-19 booster policy for teens causing confusion
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Manitoba’s policy for COVID-19 booster shots for youth ages 12 to 17 is leading to confusion for some parents.
Manitoba’s policy for COVID-19 booster shots for youth ages 12 to 17 is leading to confusion for some parents.
Jocelyn Cordeiro was waiting for her 12-year-old son, who has asthma, to become eligible for the shot.
She eventually realized her son was able to get the dose through a Twitter post, noting the province’s guidance on eligibility for the age group is vague.
“It’s not really clear cut. It’s not black and white,” Cordeiro said in an interview on Tuesday.
“There’s room for the practitioner to use their judgement in the situation.”
She noted the eligibility guidelines for booster shots mentioned “severe” asthma.
Cordeiro wouldn’t classify her son’s asthma as severe, but noted his condition still puts him at higher risk for severe outcomes.
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