Quebec Is Offering Third COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To People Who Had Mix & Match

The Quebec government is offering third doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to residents who want to travel to places that don't currently recognize their vaccination status.

The province made the decision after it became clear that some countries do not consider people with mixed vaccine doses or COVISHIELD doses to be fully vaccinated.

A number of cruise ships have also stated that they will not accept passengers who've had mix and match doses.

While it will be possible for wannabe travellers to get a third vaccine dose in Quebec, officials say it's up to the individual to seek appropriate advice and consider the risks.

The administration of an additional dose is "an exceptional measure for people who have an essential planned trip outside the country, in the short term, and who must meet vaccination requirements."

It's also worth noting that Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) says there is "currently no evidence on the need for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine after the vaccine series is complete."

Earlier this year, NACI said mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine doses is both safe and effective.

According to the federal government's latest data, over 3.5 million Canadians have received mixed doses.

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