Ontario is now allowing all adults to book fourth doses of a COVID-19 vaccine but the province’s top doctor has said healthy young adults can choose to wait until the fall for a new shot that’s expected to target Omicron subvariants.The Canadian Press asked experts what individuals should consider as they weigh whether to get a fourth shot this summer.What questions should people ask themselves when deciding whether to get a fourth shot? ‘Just doing my part’: Newly eligible Ontarians start booking 4th COVID-19 shots Dr.
Susy Hota, medical director of infection prevention and control at the University Health Network in Toronto, said individuals should assess whether there’s a lot of COVID-19 activity in their community.
If there is, Hota said they should consider getting a fourth dose sooner than later.Another factor to weigh is whether individuals are more at risk of having a severe case of the virus if they contract it _ or if someone in their household is, she said.
That includes people with underlying health conditions like heart disease and chronic lung disease.“That’s really where we want to make sure that any waning immunity has been addressed by a booster dose now, because COVID is increasing across the country,” Hota said.Dr.