As of February 15th, more Albertans with immunocompromising conditions are elgible to get a COVID-19 booster.
Youth between the ages of 12 and 17 with underlying health conditions and all First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth in this age group will be eligible to book a booster (third) dose.
In addition, youth aged 12 to 17 with immunocompromising conditions will be eligible to book a booster (fourth) dose. All children aged five to 11 who have specific immunocompromising conditions will also be eligible to book a third dose as part of their primary series.
“I know this will be welcome news to young Albertans who live with immunocompromising and other underlying health conditions, and to their parents and families. I encourage all parents and guardians to get their children immunized, whether or not they fall into these high-risk categories,” said Jason Copping.
Those who are eligible may have the following conditions:
- A missing spleen or a spleen that is no longer working
- Sickle cell disease or thalassemia
- Chronic heart disease and vascular disease
- Chronic liver disease
- Chronic neurological disease
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Diabetes requiring insulin or other anti-diabetic medication to control
- Pregnancy
- Severe mental illness or substance use disorder
- Severe obesity
- Severe or profound learning disabilities or severe developmental delay
You can book an appointment here.