The Yukon government is now recommending that Yukoners with higher risk of severe illness receive two COVID-19 vaccinations a year.

In an April 24 press release, YG said it is acting on the advice of the Yukon’s chief medical officer of health, and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

Those who are eligible for the twice-per-year vaccination encompass multiple categories: people aged 6 months to 64 years who are moderately to severely immunocompromised due to an underlying condition or treatment; residents in long-term care homes and other congregate living settings for seniors; and adults 65 years or older.

The rationale is that these people are at greater risk of severe illness should they contract COVID-19.