COVID-19 vaccine booking system now open to ages 12 and up

Effective 8 a.m. on May 20, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program for first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine moves to 12 years of age and up for the entire province.

This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, pharmacies, drive-thru/walk-in, and mobile. Clinic availability is based on vaccine availability, and demand for appointments outweighs the current supply.

Eligibility criteria for second doses remains unchanged at 85 years and older, or anyone of any age who received their first dose before Feb. 15. Also eligible for the second dose are individuals diagnosed with or being treated for cancer, who will receive a letter of confirmation, and individuals who have received solid organ transplants, who will also receive a letter of confirmation.

Only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use with residents aged 12 to 17. A school immunization program for those aged 12-17 will be introduced in June, although eligible residents of this age can be immunized at any of the clinics currently offering the Pfizer vaccine.

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.