Vaccination and Eligibility

Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
 

COVID-19 VACCINE ELIGIBILITY & mRNA SCHEDULE, PROOF of VACCINATION and VACCINE FINDER

 

All people in Manitoba aged 6 months and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccines are the best defense against the COVID-19 virus. Individuals are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible and ensure they receive all the doses recommended for the best protection.

The vaccine is available from medical clinics, pharmacies and other locations. Use the Vaccine Finder to find a convenient location. You can make your vaccine appointment at some sites online or by calling 1-844-626-8222.

 

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XBB.1.5 Vaccine Eligibility

Updated formulations of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have been developed to protect against the XBB.1.5 strain of the COVID-19 virus. They have been approved for use in:

Both brands of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (Moderna and Pfizer) are effective for preventing severe disease from COVID-19. Current data do not show a product-specific difference in the risks of myocarditis and/or pericarditis after a dose of an updated formulation of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine available to you is the best option and it is recommended you get vaccinated with the XBB.1.5. formulation at your earliest opportunity. All Manitobans aged 6 months and older are recommended to receive a dose of the new formulation of COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least 6 months from the previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or known SARS-CoV-2 infection (whichever is later).

 


 

Vaccine Eligibility for Children aged 6 months to 4 years

Children 6 months to 4 years of age who have never been vaccinated against COVID-19 are eligible to receive two or three doses depending on the vaccine product. Children must be at least six months of age at the time of their immunization appointment.

There are two products authorized for children 6 months to 4 years:

Individuals who started their primary series with the original monovalent or bivalent vaccines can complete their primary series with the updated XBB.1.5 formulation. Regardless of which product was used to start a primary series, the previous dose(s) should be counted and the series need not be restarted.

Beginning in the fall of 2023 for those previously vaccinated against COVID-19, individuals aged 6 months and older are recommended to receive a dose of the new formulation of COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least 6 months from the previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or known SARS-CoV-2 infection (whichever is later).

 

Approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for primary series

Time between doses of primary series/# of doses

Time between last dose received and additional dose

Approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for additional doses for fall 2023

Infants and children aged
6 months to 4 years

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (25mcg)

or

Pfizer/Comirnaty™ (3mcg)

Moderna: minimum 4 weeks/ 2 doses

 

Pfizer: usually 8 weeks/ 3 doses

6 months

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (25mcg)


For more information on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations, please go to the Canadian Immunization Guide.

 


 

Vaccine Eligibility for Individuals aged 5 years and Older

Individuals 5 years and older who have never been vaccinated against COVID-19 are eligible to receive one dose of the new XBB.1.5 formulation.

Beginning in the fall of 2023 for those previously vaccinated against COVID-19, individuals aged 6 months and older are recommended to receive a dose of the new formulation of COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least 6 months from the previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or known SARS-CoV-2 infection (whichever is later).

Immunization is particularly important for those at increased risk of COVID-19 infection or severe disease, for example:

 

Approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for primary series

Time between doses of primary series/# of doses

Time between last dose received and additional dose

Approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for additional doses for fall 2023

Individuals aged
5 years to -11 years

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (25mcg)

N/A

1 dose

6 months

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (25mcg)

Individuals aged
12 years and older

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (50mcg)

N/A

1 doses

6 months

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (50mcg)


Novavax/Nuvaxovid™, if available, is a different type of COVID-19 vaccine that may be offered to adults 12 years and older who are unable or unwilling to receive a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

For more information on the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations, please go to the Canadian Immunization Guide

 


 

Vaccine Eligibility for Infants, Children, Youth and Adults who are Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised

For the purposes of COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, the following individuals are considered moderately to severely immunocompromised due to a medical condition and/or treatment:

The following people should talk to their doctor to see whether they are considered to be immunocompromised:

The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are the preferentially recommended COVID-19 vaccines. Your health care provider may recommend a different immunization schedule for you based on a review of your medical history and individual circumstances.

If not previously immunized or if partially immunized against COVID-19:

If having previously completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series:

 

Approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for primary series

Immunosuppressed: Time between doses of primary series/# of doses

Time between last dose received and additional dose

Approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for additional doses for fall 2023

Infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (25mcg)

or

Pfizer/Comirnaty™(3mcg)

+Moderna: 4 to 8 weeks between each dose/3 doses

Pfizer: 4 to 8 weeks between each dose/4 doses

6 months

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (25mcg)

Individuals aged 5 years to 11 years

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (50mcg)

4 to 8 weeks between

each dose/3 doses

6 months

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (50mcg)

Individuals aged
12 years and older

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (50mcg)

4 to 8 weeks between

each dose/3 doses

6 months

Moderna/Spikevax™ XBB.1.5 (50mcg)

+ Moderna/Spikevax™ is the recommended mRNA vaccine for Immunocompromised Infants and children 6 months to 4 years.

 


 

Immunization after a COVID-19 infection

It is recommended to wait six months before getting your next dose of COVID-19 vaccine after a known SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Recommendations may be different if you are moderately to severely immunocompromised. Please speak to your health care provider to get the best advice on when to get your next vaccine dose after a COVID-19 infection.

For more information on NACI's recommendation on interval between infection and getting your next COVID-19 vaccine dose, please visit: COVID-19 vaccine: Canadian Immunization Guide - Canada.ca.

 


 

Organizing a Workplace Clinic

Manitoba expanded access to workplaces to help their staff get immunized against COVID-19.

There are a number of ways that workplaces can coordinate immunizations.

Region Contact
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Wendy Fontaine
wfontaine@ierha.ca
Northern Regional Health Authority Leslie Sraybash
lsraybash@nrha.ca
Prairie Mountain Health Jane Skinner
jskinner@pmh-mb.ca
Southern Health-Santé Sud Loreley Fehr
lfehr3@southernhealth.ca
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Donna Jacobs
DJacobs@wrha.mb.ca

 

Workplace COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Workplaces
https://manitoba.ca/asset_library/en/covid/workplace-covid-documents.pdf

 


 

How to Report your COVID-19 Vaccine and Update your Immunization Records

If you received a COVID-19 vaccine outside of Manitoba, you should report them so your Manitoba immunization record is up to date. In order to do this, you will need proof of immunization from the jurisdiction where you received your vaccine. Once you have your vaccination record that needs to be added, please use this online form to submit it, and your information will be updated once your immunization record is validated. You will be notified once your immunization record is updated. After your information has been updated, you can request your immunization record online.

The e-form process will make it faster and easier to make changes to your vaccination record. It will also help your primary care physician and our public health teams to view your full immunization history. Alternatively, people can call 1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222) and follow the call centre prompts to get the update process started.

 


 

Immunization Records

In order to show your immunization status, residents of Manitoba can request a Canadian Proof of Vaccination Credential (PVC) (valid throughout Canada and internationally). As of March 1, 2022, Manitoba's proof of vaccination requirement is no longer mandatory.

 


 

Canadian Proof of Vaccination Credential (PVC)

The Canadian COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Credential (PVC) is a secure and reliable way to show your proof of COVID-19 vaccination history. The only medical information contained in this document is related to your COVID-19 vaccination history. The PVC, and associated QR code, contains your name, date of birth, date of immunization, brand of vaccine received and lot number. If your information is scanned by a verifier app it will be subject to open data collection.

The PVC can be used for travel within Canada and internationally and is a recognized and trusted document with international partners. It is important to confirm the immunization requirements for your travel destination and any stops along the way before departing to confirm what type of proof is accepted.

Request Your PVC

You can request your PVC online at immunizationcard.manitoba.ca or through the Manitoba Immunization Card app available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. You can also call the province's call centre at 1 844 MAN VACC (1 844 626 8222) for more information about the process. Your PVC will contain any international COVID-19 vaccines you received if they are part of Health Canada's accepted list of World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccines. The list of WHO approved COVID-19 vaccines can be found at: COVID-19 Vaccines with WHO Emergency Use Listing | WHO - Prequalification of Medical Products (IVDs, Medicines, Vaccines and Immunization Devices, Vector Control). If you received a vaccine that is not on the accepted list, it may still appear on the PVC but with limited information.

The PVC is available digitally on your smart phone/device or you can select to receive it by email and you can then print a hard copy of the PDF. If you would like to have your PVC available on multiple devices, you must request the PVC on each individual device. The app only stores the information for your PVC while you are logged in. Once logged out, the app will erase your PVC. You will have to request it again the next time you log in. It is NOT available as a wallet certificate at this time.

The PVC follows the SMART Health Card standard. It provides a safe and secure way to share limited information about your COVID-19 vaccination history. Any scanner that has the ability to read a SMART Health Card QR code will be able to read the QR code on your PVC. You can keep a digital copy of your proof of vaccination on any smart phone/device.

More information on the PVC and SMART Health Cards is available at canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/vaccines/vaccine-proof.html

If you are unable to access your PVC, please submit a request at https://forms.gov.mb.ca/immunization-update-request/ or call 1-844-626-8222.

 

Request Your Canadian Proof of Vaccination Credential (PVC)

 


 

Immunization Records (All vaccinations)

An immunization record is a personal medical record used by the provincial health care system that identifies the vaccinations that you have received that were recorded by health care providers in Manitoba.

Manitobans can access their own COVID-19 immunization records online, which show the dates you received COVID-19 vaccines and the type of vaccines received. It is helpful to know when you received your previous doses of COVID-19 vaccine and the type of vaccine you received. If you do not recall this information and you have a Manitoba health card, you can locate it at: sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/test-results/. If your immunization record is incomplete or incorrect, or you received a COVID-19 vaccination outside of Manitoba, you can have your file updated by completing and submitting this e-form.

For a copy of your full immunization record, please contact your local public health office. Further information on immunization records can be found at: Your Immunization Record Matters | Communicable Disease Control | Public Health | Manitoba Health | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)

Please be aware that your immunization record, including the COVID-19 immunization record, may not be an acceptable form of proof of vaccination for the purposes of travel. It is recommended to obtain your Canadian Proof of Vaccination Credential (PVC) for travel purposes.

Request Your Immunization Certificate

NOTE: All Manitobans are reminded to be aware of phishing scams. Manitobans are strongly advised to not provide information to any non-Government of Manitoba website or application.

 


 

Other important information

For information additional information on vaccine risk and intended benefits, please refer to the Provincial factsheets

Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) makes COVID-19 vaccine specific recommendations for people of all ages. These recommendations and guidance from NACI are available here.

 


 

Vaccine finder

The Manitoba COVID-19 & Influenza Vaccine Finder is an online service where the public can search for locations that offer either the COVID-19 vaccine or influenza vaccine in their area.

Providers are actively working to update vaccine availability on the Manitoba Vaccine Finder.

For COVID-19 Vaccine, please check the Current COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Criteria.

For more information on the Manitoba Influenza Vaccine Program, including eligibility criteria, please visit www.manitoba.ca/flu

NOTE: where there are multiple providers at the same address, they will all show up on the same dot on the map. Once the dot has been clicked on, use the arrow buttons to toggle between the different providers at that address.


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For Immunization Providers:

Please remember to keep how your location appears on the map current by visiting https://forms.office.com/r/fZh8GGdJgQ.

Data from this source will be used to update the map daily from Monday to Friday.

If you notice an error in the information presented on the map, please email COVID@gov.mb.ca* and remember to include your client ID in any communications.

*This email address is for communications from immunization providers only. Emails from members of the public will not be returned. Please direct any of your questions or concerns to Ask Health by filling out the following form: https://forms.gov.mb.ca/Ask_Health/


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