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The Minimum Age For COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Appointments Has Dropped To 65 In Montreal

Another step forward!
COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Appointments Now Open To Montrealers 65+
Marc Bruxelle | Dreamstime
Staff Writer

As of Friday, March 12, all Montrealers who are aged 65 and older are able to sign up to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Montreal's regional director of public health, Dr. Mylène Drouin, announced the news Friday morning on her Twitter page. 

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All eligible Montrealers have to do is register online to get a time and date to receive their dose.

Apart from the city's many vaccination sites, eligible Montrealers will soon be able to get their doses at one of 350 pharmacies on the island. 

If you aren't sure whether or not it's your turn to register for an appointment, you can visit Clic Santé to confirm eligible age groups in each region.

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