REGINA — Saskatchewan residents at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness and outcomes now have access to an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine until June 14.
Individuals are encouraged to obtain the additional dose if they are:
- Adults 80 years of age and older;
- Adult residents of long-term care facilities, personal care homes, and other group living settings for seniors;
- Six months of age and older and moderately to severely immunocompromised due to an underlying condition or treatment; or
- Previously vaccinated adults aged 65-79 may also receive an additional dose.
Until June 14, those who are not yet immunized with a 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine or those who need to complete a primary series can also get immunized.
COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be very effective at preventing severe illness, including hospitalization and death due to COVID-19, and can decrease the risk of Long COVID (also known as post-COVID-19 condition).
The additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended to be given at least two months from the individual’s last COVID-19 vaccine dose.
For eligible individuals, COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available through Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) clinics and at participating pharmacies throughout the province. Eligible individuals can visit saskhealthauthority.ca/COVID-19 to view walk-in clinic availability in your area, or check for clinic listings on the SHA Patient Booking System If you are unable to find a booked or walk-in clinic in your area, please call your local Public Health office to make an appointment or check with your local pharmacy.
For assistance scheduling an appointment, call 1-833-727-5829 between 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.
View this public service announcement on the Saskatchewan Health Authority website.
