Peguis Public Health is administering a Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine to those eligible members. Third doses are recommended only for very specific circumstances in Manitoba at this time, and are not recommended as boosters for the general population.
Third doses of an mRNA vaccine are available to:
- individuals who have only received a viral vector vaccine, such as two doses of AstraZeneca, or a single dose of Janssen;
- health care personnel who have direct contact with patients, residents or clients;
- health care personnel including traditional healers and knowledge keepers;
- people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised due to a medical condition and/or treatment;
- people who require a third dose to meet travel requirements at their destination, or
- individuals who have received one or two doses of a vaccine that is not approved by Health Canada.
- residents of all personal care homes; and
- residents and staff of First Nation personal care homes.
The timing of the third dose is generally at least 28 days after the last dose received. However, it is health care workers and people who have received only viral vector vaccines receive their next dose after a minimum of six months.
If you are eligible for a third dose vaccine, please contact the Peguis Public Health at (204) 645-2169 to book your appointment.
How to access a third dose
All COVID-19 vaccine clinics |
Medical Clinics | Community Pharmacies | |
| For people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised
For examples, see page 28 of the Clinical Guidance |
x requires a prescription from a licensed physician |
x Note: If your physician is not administering the vaccine, request documentation to share with another physician or pharmacist. |
x prescription not required but recommended |
| For people who are travelling who have specific travel requirements, as per their destination | x requires a prescription from a licensed physician |
x | x requires a prescription from a licensed physician |
| For people who have received one or two doses of a vaccine that is not approved by Health Canada | x | x | x |
| Health care personnel | x at least 6 months after last dose |
x at least 6 months after last dose |
x at least 6 months after last dose |
| For people with two doses of Astra Zeneca or one dose of Janssen | x at least 6 months after last dose |
x at least 6 months after last dose |
x at least 6 months after last dose |
More information on immunocompromised people and third doses
For the purpose of receiving a third dose, people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised due to a medical condition and/or treatment include those who:
- are receiving active chemotherapy (or immunotherapy) for cancer;
- have received a solid organ transplant and are currently receiving chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive therapy;
- were born with moderate or severe dysfunction of their immune system;
- are living with untreated or advanced HIV-AIDS; or
- are taking certain medications that severely affect the immune system.
The following people should talk to their doctor about the risks and benefits of an additional dose:
- receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis;
- on the list to receive a solid organ transplant; or
- have a ventricular assist device.
