A small number of immunocompromised Yukon residents have already received a third dose as part of their primary series of shots
The Yukon government says booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting Monday for eligible residents aged 50 and up.
The territory says in a statement that people are eligible for a booster shot when at least six months have passed since completing their first series of two doses. The territory says a limited number of immunocompromised Yukon residents have already received a third dose as part of their primary series of shots.
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