Young people aged 12 to 17 who wish to obtain a booster dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 will be able to make their appointment via the Clic Santé platform.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services confirms that the Quebec Committee on Immunization recommends that a booster dose be given to young people, who are at higher risk of complications related to COVID-19.
This booster dose can also be offered to all adolescents aged 12 to 17 who have no contraindications and who would like to receive this additional dose.
Like those in adults, studies in adolescents show a decrease in protection against infection over time. The booster dose allows greater vaccine efficacy in young people aged 12 to 17, and this, in the short term, against new variants, including Omicron, can we read in the press release issued by the Ministry of Health and Social services.