Nunavummiut 18 and over, who have gotten their third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine four and a half months ago and over, can now get their fourth dose following an announcement by NunavutSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s department of health on May 24.
With recent evidence pointing toward a decreasing vaccine effectiveness over time, residents of Nunavut who can get a fourth vaccine dose are encouraged to do so.
In Iqaluit, second booster shots will be available at the Public Health building Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Residents in other communities can contact their local health centre to book an appointment.
Masks continue to be mandatory in NunavutSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s health care facilities and must be worn to vaccination appointments.