Peterborough Public Health Says Receiving A Fourth Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Is A Personal Choice

Amid the 7th wave of COVID, Dr. Thomas Piggott with Peterborough Pubic Health, has issued a statement noting young and healthy individuals have a personal decision to make about receiving their 4th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

On Wednesday the Ontario Government announced that eligibility for COVID-19 second booster doses now applied to anyone over 18.

In a press conference on Thursday Dr. Piggott announced that while fourth doses are most critical for older adults or those with medical conditions, those who are younger (18-59) and healthy now have a personal decision to make about receiving their fourth dose.

“We are yet again into a new COVID-19 wave in this continued pandemic,” said Dr. Piggott. “We know that staying up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccines is the best tool for protecting yourself and those around you from the COVID-19 virus. If you are 12 or older and haven’t had your third dose, it is strongly recommended for you.”

Dr. Piggott noted that in addition to vaccines, other preventions include continuing to wear a tightly fitting (KN95/N95 style) mask, staying home when sick and gathering in well ventilated indoor air spaces or outdoors. He also encouraged residents to check the Local COVID-19 Risk Index weekly.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, upcoming vaccine clinics, and booking a vaccine appointment visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/vaccineclinics.

To see the Peterborough Public Health Local COVID-19 Risk Index: https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/covid-19-risk-index/

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