The 4th dose extended to people aged 60 and over: a vaccination campaign planned for the fall

Administration of the 4^e dose of the vaccine once morest COVID-19 is extended to Quebecers aged 60 and over, while another vaccination campaign is planned for the fall.

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The protection offered by the vaccine begins to wane following five months, the National Director of Public Health, Dr.^r Luc Boileau.

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This is why, starting tomorrow, people aged 70 and over will be able to make an appointment to receive their 4^e dose. People in their 60s will be eligible starting next Monday, April 11. Note that an interval of at least three months is required between the first and second booster dose of the vaccine.

Younger Citizens will probably have to wait a little longer before rolling up their sleeves once more, if the D is to be believed.^r Jean Longtin, microbiologist doctor and clinical expert in support of the scientific management of the pandemic of the Ministry of Health. “There will surely be a vaccination campaign, but in the fall,” he slipped. It is the Quebec immunization committee that will have to determine who will be targeted by this campaign.

The mask all month of April

Dr. Luc Boileau has also confirmed that the obligation to wear the mask in indoor public places will be extended until April 30.

According to him, it is “a chance” that this health measure is still in force in Quebec. Some jurisdictions elsewhere in the country would have liked the wearing of a face covering to still be required on their territory, in light of the extent of the 6^e wave, he said at a press conference in Quebec.

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“Living with the virus does not mean forgetting it. It means being careful, ”added the D^r Boileau. He believes that the mask “is not a major constraint” in the circumstances and does not fear civil disobedience surrounding the maintenance of the instruction.

Authorities will “re-evaluate” the situation surrounding mask-wearing once more by the end of the month.