Manitobans who got 1st COVID-19 shot on or before April 3 now eligible for 2nd dose

Manitoba has again expanded eligibility for those able to book an appointment for their second shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

Anyone who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccination on or before April 3 is now eligible for full immunization.

Health officials have said those making appointments need to know which vaccine they first received, and the date the dose was given. Personal vaccine information can be found on Shared Health’s website or by calling the local public health office.

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Appointments can be made by by calling 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC) or visiting the province’s website.

All Indigenous people in Manitoba are also eligible to book their second doses, as are Manitobans with certain health conditions.

Health officials have previously said they expect to announce new second-dose eligibility on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:

Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. If you develop symptoms, contact public health authorities.

To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. They also recommend minimizing contact with others, staying home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of two metres from other people if you go out. In situations where you can’t keep a safe distance from others, public health officials recommend the use of a non-medical face mask or covering to prevent spreading the respiratory droplets that can carry the virus. In some provinces and municipalities across the country, masks or face coverings are now mandatory in indoor public spaces.

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