N.L. releases details on who should seek 3rd vaccine dose
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The government of Newfoundland and Labrador released its guidelines on Thursday for who should be getting a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
According to the government's vaccine website, some immunocompromised individuals should receive a third dose of mRNA vaccine specifically, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna.
"Individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised may have a lower immune response to COVID-19 vaccines compared to the general population," the website reads.
"Individuals with these conditions can have an increased immune response after receiving an additional dose of an mRNA vaccine."
The provincial government's list includes anyone who has the following:
Government's guidelines for a third dose also include people who received a mixed vaccine schedule and who travel for employment, a medical procedure or attend school outside of Canada.
Anyone who meets any of these criteria can book a third dose appointment at a regional health authority clinic, select "second dose" when booking online, or contact a physician or pharmacist.
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