/oss/taxonomy/term/5877/all en /oss/article/covid-19/wider-eligibility-covid-booster-shots-makes-sense <hr /> <p>This article was originally published in <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/christopher-labos-wider-eligibility-for-covid-booster-shots-makes-sense">the Montreal Gazette</a></p> <hr /> <p>Recently, Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization lowered the recommended age for a COVID-19 booster shot from 70 and up to 50 and up, with the same proviso that it be at least six months after the second dose. It said those ages 18 to 49 could be offered a booster based on their individual risk and the degree of COVID-19 spread in their area.</p> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:54:16 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 8949 at /oss