Effective, 8:00 a.m., May 6, 2021, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program moves to 35 years of age and older, except for residents living in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, where it remains at age 18 and older. This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, pharmacies, drive-thru/walk-in, and mobile.
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Reminder to residents that clinic availability is based on vaccine availability, and demand for appointments outweighs the current vaccine supply.
Residents are encouraged to consider immunization at their local pharmacy, or at a drive-thru or walk-in clinic.
Details on pharmacy immunizations can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-pharmacies.
Details on drive-thru and walk-in clinics can be found at http://www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax.
Age Eligibility
Eligibility criteria moves to age 35 and older effective May 6, 2021. It remains 18 and older in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.
Eligible groups include:
- all individuals 35 years of age and older,
- individuals 18 years of age and older living in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District,
- all remaining phase one health care workers,
- additional front-line workers and First Responders as identified in this list, and
- people with underlying health conditions who are clinically extremely vulnerable through an eligibility letter.
Those over the age of 35 years are able to book online 24/7 at saskatchewan.ca/COVID-19 vaccine.
For those under the current age eligibility, or needing additional support, booking is also available by phone at 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829). The call centre is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days per week.
Read the rest of the immunization update on the Saskatchewan Health Authority website: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news/releases/Pages/2021/May/COVID-19-Immunization-update-effective-May-6.aspx
