Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine program is recommending that all previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, 6 months of age and older, get an updated KP.2 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine this fall.
The KP.2 COVID-19 mRNA vaccines will offer additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 disease since it is likely to be more closely related to circulating strains during the fall and winter months ahead, and the additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is expected to increase the immune response that has decreased over time.
The vaccines are strongly recommended and now available for the following high-risk groups:
- Adults 65 years of age or older
- Individuals 6 months of age and older who are/have:
- Residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings
- Pregnant
- From First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
- Members of racialized and other equity-deserving communities
- Underlying medical conditions that places them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, including children with complex health needs
The vaccines are also recommended and now available for the following priority groups:
- Children 6 months to 4 years of age
- Health care workers and First Responders
- Individuals with significant exposure to birds and mammals
Starting October 28, 2024, all other previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals (6 months of age and older) are recommended to get a KP.2 COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
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Page last updated October 15, 2024
