Ontarians aged 50 and over can book their booster shots starting Dec. 13

The Ontario government is accelerating the booster shot eligibility to adults 50 years and older.

Starting on December 13th at 8 a.m. booster dose appointment can be made through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the vaccine contact centre. Indigenous-led vaccination clinics, select pharmacies and primary care settings will also offer the third dose.

Appointments will be booked for approximately six months after a second dose.

Effective immediately, individuals receiving dialysis are eligible to receive a third dose if it has been 56 days since their second dose. The province is also recommending people who are receiving cell treatments following therapy or a transplant get vaccinated again with both shots because of lost immunity.

Beginning in January, Ontario will further expand eligibility for booster shots based on age and risk.