Peterborough Public Health (PPH) would like to remind residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication that they are eligible for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
According to PPH residents who are immunocompromised due to a health condition or medication side effect are at an increased risk for moderate to severe symptoms due to COVID-19 infection.
“The COVID-19 vaccine is still the best defence against moderate to severe symptoms due a COVID-19 infection,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health for Peterborough Public Health. “Some residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication are eligible to receive four doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents who are immunocompromised due to health condition or medication may experience a reduced immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, an additional dose is recommended to enhance the immune response and provide better protection against COVID-19.”
Residents who are on a medication that makes them eligible for a fourth dose are also able to bring their prescription or medication to the vaccine clinic to confirm eligibility.