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Think three’s a crowd? Not when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines!

Booster uptake in Canada has been low, but additional doses help beef up immunity and keep us all safe from new variants like BA.2.

Not sure about getting a third dose? Keep reading to learn why it’s important!

 

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