The territory be will offering Moderna Spikevax.
Starting on Monday, COVID-19 booster shots will be available to Yukoners 50 and older.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracey-Anne McPhee spoke to the matter in the legislature this afternoon. She said the science says boosters are needed.
“Vaccination is our best protection,” said McPhee.
“There’s a growing body of international evidence that shows the of waning of the immune response and the COVID-19 effectiveness overtime. This evidence comes from countries that followed the manufacturer recommended intervals for MRNA vaccines like Moderna and Pfizer.”
People will be eligible for the booster 6 months after they’ve completed their primary series of shots – two doses for most or three for some who are immunocompromised.
Clinics will start offering Moderna Spikevax in Carcross, Watson Lake and Whitehorse next week. All other communities should have clinics up and running with in six weeks.
Right now, priority is going to those 50 and over, but the government says the clinics could be expanded to include younger people once it’s recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun youth benefit as mining firms fund mayo school sports
FNNND calls out Yukon Government over exclusive mine sale talks, demands consent
BC man convicted of manslaughter
Hamilton Boulevard trail cleared as winter pilot project wraps up
Yukon RCMP roll out new navy-blue uniform shirts
Yukon releases final flood maps for Dawson, Klondike Valley, Upper Liard
Inquest into the death of Manui Roux to be held in Whitehorse
Yukon municipalities to receive record $30 million in funding
Yukon expands winter electricity relief for residents
Ross River Dena Council says 'no' to proposed mining on its traditional territory
LSCFN stands firm: 'No mining in the Breadbasket'
Yukon Government accepts responsibility for abuse at Jack Hulland Elementary
Whistle Bend road connector project gets $8.7M boost from federal government
Yukon Government signs deal with Alliance Health for primary care clinic
Man Missing in Whitehorse: Reuben van Klaveren Sought by RCMP
Yukon Government passes health authority act amendment amidst first nations concerns
Selkirk First Nation announces election results
Carcross/Tagish First Nation cuts community safety services amid funding shortfall
Yukon First Nations Outraged Over Clean Energy Act Repeal
The Yukon Employees’ Union is weighing in on the Health Authority Act’s uncertain future