Eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program for first doses moved to 16 years of age and older for the entire province as of May 18, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, pharmacies, drive-thru/walk-in, and mobile.
A reminder to residents that clinic availability is based on vaccine availability, and demand for appointments outweighs the current supply.
Residents are encouraged to consider booking immunization at their local pharmacy, or attending a drive-thru or walk-in clinic. With the introduction of booked appointments through pharmacies, and the allocation of increased doses for drive-thru and walk-in clinics, there are fewer booked appointments available at SHA clinics.
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 moved to age 16 and older – note that only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use with residents aged 16 and 17. A school immunization program for those aged 16-17 will be introduced in June, although eligible residents of this age can be immunized at any of the clinics currently offering the Pfizer vaccine.
Eligibility criteria for second doses remains unchanged at 85 years and older or anyone of any age who received their first dose before February 15.
Eligible groups for second doses includes:
• all individuals 85 years of age and older,
• all individuals who had their first dose before February 15,
• individuals diagnosed with or being treated for cancer, 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.
*Booked appointments are currently available at many participating pharmacies. Online booking through SHA's Patient Booking System for second dose immunizations is expected to begin later this week.
