Prince Edward Islanders should be considering whether they need a COVID vaccine booster before the end of May, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison.

In a news release Monday morning, Morrison said the National Advisory Committee on Immunization has released updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccine boosters for this spring.

The booster may be offered at least three months after the last dose of COVID-19 vaccine or last infection. It is recommended for:

• Adults 65 years of age and older.
• Adult residents of long-term care homes.
• People six months of age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.