New COVID-19 boosters are expected to roll out in Toronto — and across Canada — this fall. Here are what you need to know about COVID-19 boosters. Read more under.
Those new vaccines come as early signals forecast Canada is potentially entering a fall COVID-19 wave, with positive COVID-19 tests and hospitalizations on the rise across the country, according to new data from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
In Toronto, health officials are also tracking a small peak in some COVID-19 activity. The latest data from the city shows the seven-day average of new cases and the number outbreaks in institutions have been slowly climbing over the past 30 days.
Despite that slight uptick, research shows that a majority of Canada’s population has developed some level of immunity against the virus thanks to high rates of vaccination. However, health experts warn there is still the potential for lasting health impacts from first or repeat infections such as long COVID, and new subvariants could still pose risks.
All you need to know about COVID-19 Boosters
- Officials expect vaccine roll-outs to begin by October.
- Drugmakers updating vaccines to better match current strains.
- Most Canadians can consider getting another shot six months or so after their last vaccination or infection.
- Anyone at a higher risk of serious illness, including older adults, pregnant individuals, people who are immunocompromised, or people with other health conditions, should talk to their health provider if they want another dose sooner.
- It’s considered safe to get both your COVID booster and a flu shot at the same appointment.
- Health Canada is also reviewing updated booster shots for children six months and up.
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