NL Must Expand RSV Vaccine Program to Include Those Living in the Community says CanAge

A national seniors’ advocacy organization, has released a Vaccine Report Card evaluating all provinces and territories on their efforts to vaccinate older adults, and Newfoundland and Labrador sits in the middle of the pack.

CanAge says its latest report shows what it calls a “troubling divide” while some areas are stepping up protections, others are making decisions that leave vulnerable residents exposed to serious illness.

PEI came out on top, with Nova Scotia in second place followed by Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Yukon tied for third.

CanAge says while NL is making progress in some areas, “critical gaps” remain, including the need to expand RSV programs to include those living in the community, and to integrate complete vaccination records into MyHealthNL.

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