Manitoba will now be offering a fourth dose of the COVID-19 MRNA Vaccine to people who are immunocompromised. As is the case with the third booster dose, it is suggested that there be at least 6 months between doses.
People who are moderate 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
- 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
- Have a ventricular assist device.
