1000’s of appointments for third-dose COVID-19 vaccines at the moment are obtainable on the Metropolis of Toronto’s immunization clinics.

The Metropolis introduced on Saturday that roughly 40,000 appointments can be found for eligible residents over the following two weeks.

“Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine present good safety towards contracting the virus, and wonderful safety towards extreme outcomes,” stated Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Well being.

“A 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine is now really useful for sure populations to acquire extra sturdy safety. If you’re eligible for a 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine, I encourage you to e-book an appointment.”

The Nationwide Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has really useful that people who find themselves on the highest threat of waning safety or extreme sickness be provided a booster dose if it has been greater than six months since they accomplished their vaccine sequence.

Eligible populations embrace those that obtained two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine or the one-shot Johnson & Johnson.

Sure healthcare staff, people aged 70 or older, and First Nations, Inuit, and Metis adults also can get a 3rd dose. The complete listing of eligible populations may be discovered online.

Third-dose appointment may be booked online or by calling the provincial vaccine reserving line at 1-833-943-3900.

Along with the Metropolis-run clinics, eligible residents can get their third dose at collaborating pharmacies, in addition to many physician’s workplaces and well being clinics.

Extra appointments can be opened up within the coming weeks, the Metropolis stated.

“I proceed to encourage all residents to get vaccinated in order that they’re protected and so we will defend the progress we’ve made combating COVID-19,” stated Mayor John Tory.