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by namkt 1297 days ago
Because only the US seems to have this guideline. Canada and the EU are not recommending boosters to the general population as pointed out above. It's similar for the flu; afaik, the EU recommends flu shots for ages 60+, not for the general adult population. The US makes a big deal every year on getting flu shots; in corporate media, in shops and outlets, etc.

Edit: I stand corrected on the Canadian front; I had old information.
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jlongman 1297 days ago
In Quebec, Canada: not at risk, not old and I have a government prompt to get my next free COVID booster sitting in my inbox as well as a government email for the free flu shot.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-vaccination-c...

Health is a provincial domain.

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0x486566e7279 1297 days ago
Canada is recommending boosters after 5 months from the previous.
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