Effective, 8:00 a.m., May 17, 2021, anyone who is 85 and older OR who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine before February 15. Those being treated for cancer, are bone marrow transplant recipients, or who have a blood cancer diagnosed within the last 2 years, and those who have received solid organ transplants are also now eligible to book their second doses. Those with these medical conditions will receive a letter of confirmation in the mail to present upon immunization.
For all other residents, eligibility to book for second doses will be announced according to the age-based and priority sequencing of first doses.
Starting Monday, May 17, second dose vaccinations will be available at participating pharmacies across the province, through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) drive-thru and walk-in clinics as well as through clinics operated by Indigenous Services Canada and the Northern Inter-tribal Health Authority (NITHA). At this time online booking is not yet available for second doses, it is anticipated to be available later this week, and will be announced in an immunization update.
Residents will be required to know the date of their first immunization. That information was noted on the card presented at the first dose immunization, or if misplaced can be found by calling 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829), or checking Immunization History on the resident’s MySaskHealthRecord account.
The brand of the second dose must match the brand of the first dose. National reviews of the safety and efficacy of interchanging the second dose brand are on-going and the provincial policy on maintaining the same brand for the second dose may be updated following this review.
During the second dose appointment, the clinic or pharmacy will validate the timing and brand of the first dose to ensure the resident is receiving the second dose within the recommended timeframe. The type of vaccine available at each location will be confirmed when booking online or over the phone, or for drive-thru and walk-in clinics the vaccine brand will be noted on the COVID-19 Immunization Update PSA’s, and on the online schedule.
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Reminder to residents that clinic availability is based on vaccine availability, and demand for appointments outweighs the current 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 www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax.
Age Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for FIRST DOSES remains unchanged at 20 years and older. It remains 18 and older in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.
Eligibility criteria for SECOND DOSES is open to those 85 years and older OR anyone of any age who received their first dose before February 15.
Eligible groups include:
First Doses
- all individuals 20 years of age and older for first doses,
- 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.
Second Doses
- all individuals 85 years of age and older,
- all individuals who had their first dose before February 15,
- individuals being treated for cancer, are bone marrow transplant recipients, or who have a blood cancer diagnosed within the last 2 years, who will receive a letter of confirmation,
- individuals who have received solid organ transplants, who will receive a letter of confirmation.
Residents can book online* 24/7 at saskatchewan.ca/COVID-19 vaccine.
For those 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.
*Online booking for second dose immunizations is expected to begin later this week.
Drive-Thru & Walk-In Immunization Clinics
Scheduled for May 17-22.
Please ensure you check the most up-to-date information at www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax before attending any drive-thru/walk-in clinic. Vaccine supply remains limited so as a result drive-thru/walk-in clinics may run out of a specific vaccine brand, or close early, depending on demand.
These clinics are available to anyone 20 years of age and older for first doses, or for second doses those aged 85 and older OR who had their first does before February 15, or anyone with valid eligibility letters or other proof of employment required for prioritized frontline workers.
LOCATION DRIVE-THRU WALK-IN
Assiniboia
201 3rd Ave W (Prince of Wales Cultural & Recreational Centre)
May 21 PFIZER
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Gravelbourg
310 4th Ave E (Le Palestre Rink)
May 21 PFIZER
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Humboldt
619 17 Street (Jubilee Hall Door #9 - Humboldt Uniplex)
May 20 PFIZER
12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Kindersley
904 9th Avenue West (Elks Hall)
May 18 MODERNA
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Lanigan
21 Downing Drive (Lanigan Town Hall)
May 21 PFIZER
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Leader
Leader Friendship Centre (135 1 St W.)
May 17 MODERNA
9:00 a.m – 2:30 p.m.
Lloydminster
5521 49 Avenue (Exhibition Grounds)
May 20 PFIZER
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
May 17, May 19 PFIZER
9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m
May 22 PFIZER
12:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Maple Creek
218 Maple St. (Maple Creek Legion Hall)
May 20 MODERNA
3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Melville
575 2nd Avenue West (Horizon Credit Union Centre )
May 22 PFIZER
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Martensville
901 3rd St North (Northridge Centennial Community Centre )
May 21 PFIZER
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Moose Jaw
750 Lillooet Street West
May 17 MODERNA
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
250 Thatcher Drive (Exhibition Grounds)
May 19-20 PFIZER
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
May 21 MODERNA
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
North Battleford
391 Yellowhead Highway #16
May 17-18, May 22 PFIZER
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ponteix
428 2 Ave
May 20 MODERNA
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Prince Albert
#1 Pine Street – HWY 2 North- RM #491 (Thorpe's Industry - access via Central Ave across the river)
May 21-22 PFIZER
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Regina
International Trade Centre - Evraz Place (entry from Northbound Lewvan Drive only )
May 19-22 PFIZER
12:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
170 Sunset Drive (South Leisure Neighbourhood Centre)
May 21 PFIZER
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2626 Dewdney Avenue East (Glencairn Neighbourhood Centre)
May 17 PFIZER
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rosetown
816 Highway 4 North (Elks Hall)
May 20 MODERNA
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rosthern
2001 3rd Street (Community Multipurpose Centre)
May 21 PFIZER
9:00 a.m. until vaccine supply runs out
Saskatoon
Prairieland Park (entry from St. Henry Avenue only)
May 19-22 PFIZER
8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wakaw
201 Main Street (Rec Centre)
May 20 PFIZER
12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Warman
501 Centennial Blvd
May 22 PFIZER
8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Yorkton
240 Wellington Avenue (St. Mary's Cultural Centre)
May 21-22 PFIZER
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All drive-thru and walk-in clinics will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. Residents can attend at their convenience. However, if you have a booked appointment and choose to attend a drive-thru or walk-in clinic, please ensure you cancel this appointment to allow others eligible to take your place.
For additional information on COVID-19 vaccines and immunization, visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID-19 vaccine.
