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    As more transmissible COVID-19 variants continue to emerge and experts warn of the potential for waning effectiveness of vaccines against severe disease, health officials are advising provinces and territories to begin rolling out fourth doses, or second booster shots, to Canadians.

    Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommended on April 5 that provinces and territories get ready to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks, starting with people over the age of 80 and long-term care residents.

    NACI also advised that a second booster be offered to people between 70 and 79 years of age, and to people from First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, roughly six months after receiving their first booster shots.

    However, several provinces have already started offering a fourth dose to higher-risk groups with plans to expand eligibility soon. CTVNews.ca takes a look at where in Canada second booster shots are being offered and to whom.

    BRITISH COLUMBIA

    a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to seniors, starting with residents of long-term care and assisted-living homes, six months after receiving their third shot.

    People over age 70 in the community, Indigenous people 55 and up and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable will also be included in a vaccination campaign that will ramp up through the spring.

    ALBERTA

    Beginning April 12, eligibility requirements for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be expanded to those who are ages 70 and older as well as First Nations, Metis and Inuit people 65 and older.

    All seniors in congregate care, regardless of age, can also receive a second booster shot.

    Immunocompromised children 12 and older also qualify for a second booster. A full list of eligible immunocompromising conditions is available . 

    SASKATCHEWAN

    On April 11, the to allow residents aged 70 years and older, as well as members of First Nations communities and the Northern Service Administration District who are 50 years or older to receive a fourth dose.

    Residents who are now available for fourth doses must have received their third shot at least four months prior.

    Fourth shots were previously available only for residents of long-term care, special care and personal care homes five months after their third dose. Immunocompromised individuals  can receive their fourth dose just three months after their third.

    MANITOBA

    , youth and adults (anyone over the age of 12) who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are advised to consider a fourth shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. This includes cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, as well as those taking medications that affect the immune system.

    The province recommends Indigenous residents aged 50 and older and individuals aged 18 and older who live in a First Nations community receive the fourth jab five months after their last dose.

    All other youth and adults who are currently eligible are advised to get a fourth shot six months after the third dose.

    ONTARIO

    Ontario residents aged 60 and older will be eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose starting April 7. First Nations, Inuit and Metis people and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and above will also be eligible for a second booster shot at that time.

    are being offered to these individuals at a recommended interval of five months after having receiving their first booster.

    Fourth doses are already available to long-term care and retirement home residents as well as immunocompromised people in Ontario.

    QUEBEC

    Quebec residents who are 70 and older will be eligible for a on April 6, and those aged 60 and older will qualify as of April 11. Those looking to get the additional shot will need to wait at least three months after their previous dose.

    Quebec has already opened access to fourth doses to those living in long-term care homes, people 80 and older in the community and others deemed to be at high risk.

    NEW BRUNSWICK

    In New Brunswick, fourth doses are currently only immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older at least five months after their third dose.

    NOVA SCOTIA

    Nova Scotia seniors aged 80 and older, nursing home residents, and seniors living in group settings will soon be eligible for a fourth dose of vaccine to help reduce the impact of COVID-19, with more details on the rollout expected in the coming days.

    Currently, only those over the age of 12 who are immunocompromised are 168 days after their third shot.

    PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

    Certain individuals aged 12 and over who are immunocompromised in Prince Edward Island three months after completing their three-dose primary vaccine series.

    Individuals who are eligible for a fourth dose will be required to provide a letter from their health-care provider confirming their eligibility, or a copy of a prescription for a qualifying immunosuppressant medication.

    NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

    Newfoundland and Labrador for immunocompromised residents aged 12 and older at least 22 weeks after receiving their third dose.

    YUKON

    The territory has not yet issued guidance or eligibility for second booster shots.

    NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

    immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older, as well as an individuals over the age of 80 get a second booster shot six months following their third dose.

    Residents who are aged 60 years and older living in long-term care facilities or other congregate settings are also eligible for a fourth shot.

    NUNAVUT

    The territory announced April 12 that they were beginning to offer a second COVID-19 booster shot — a fourth dose — to those in Nunavut aged 50 or older. The fourth dose would be available to those who had received their third dose at least four and a half months prior.

    Officials noted in a statement that “evidence has shown that vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 infection decreases over time†and stated that appointments could be made by calling a local health centre or Public Health unit.

    With files from Maggie Parkhill, Alexandra Mae Jones and The Canadian Press.

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