N.S. Offers Third Vaccine Doses For Work-Related Travel
HALIFAX—The Nova Scotia government is offering third doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to certain travelers and people who are immunocompromised.
In an Oct. 14 news release, the government said it’s making third doses available to people who need to travel for work to meet entry requirements or avoid isolation in a country that does not recognize mixed doses. For example, first dose AstraZeneca and second dose Pfizer.
“The decision by some countries not to recognize mixed doses has created financial hardship for people whose job requires them to travel,” the province said.
To become eligible for a third dose for work-related travel, people must:
- Be a Nova Scotia resident;
- Provide an official copy of proof of vaccination for each of the two doses received;
- Provide written confirmation from their employer that they are required to travel to a country as part of their job and that country does not accept a mixed-vaccine series;
- Provide official confirmation or documentation from the country or location of travel that a mixed-vaccine series does not permit entry or requires isolation upon entry.
As of October 19, the province is also making third dose vaccines available for people who are “moderately to severely immunocompromised” or who are taking medications that substantially suppress their immune system.
To book an appointment, patients must meet the definition for moderately to severely immunocompromised. Vaccine clinics will also review the information to ensure they meet the definition or are on one of the eligible medications.
For more information on exactly who qualifies, or for booking instructions, visit the provincial government’s online Covid-19 portal.