New Brunswickers 12 and older are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent vaccine booster.

The Moderna booster was already available to those 18 and older. Children aged 12-17 who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 were also already eligible for this vaccine.

Dr. Arifur Rahman, acting chief medical officer of health said “Public Health continues to strongly recommend New Brunswickers stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, including getting a bivalent booster, if five months have passed since their last COVID-19 vaccine or infection. This is especially important for those most at risk of severe outcomes of COVID-19.”

Personal risk factors for severe illness include: being 50 or older; being immunocompromised; having chronic conditions; and not being fully vaccinated and boosted, if eligible.

Booster doses are available at pharmacies. Public Health will also be offering clinics in some areas of the province to ensure access.

To see which booster is available and the recommended vaccine, residents may refer to the table located in the booster section of the government’s webpage at gnb.ca

For those with questions, immunization providers will also help to clarify which vaccine is recommended.