Montreal public health director writes to parents of teens about booster shot benefits

Teenagers in Quebec remain the lowest age group eligible for a booster shot and have the lowest rates of uptake for the COVID-19 booster. Less than 20 per cent of people aged 12 to 17 have received a third dose. It’s a particular concern for those with health risk and has prompted Montreal’s public health director to write a letter to parents. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

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