Effective, 8:00 a.m. Monday, anyone who is 80 and older OR who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on or before March 1, those being treated for cancer, and those who have received solid organ transplants are also now eligible to book their second doses.

For all other residents, eligibility to book for second doses will be announced according to the age-based and priority sequencing of first doses, as detailed on the Government of Saskatchewan’s Second Dose Strategy.

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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Age Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for FIRST DOSES is open to age 12 and older – note that 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. For more information on youth immunization for COVID-19 visit saskatchewan.ca/covid19-youth-vaccine.

Eligibility criteria for SECOND DOSES changes to 80 years and older OR anyone of any age who received their first dose before March 1.

Eligible groups include:

First Doses: all individuals 12 years of age and older

Second Doses:

• all individuals 80 years of age and older,
• all individuals who had their first dose on or before March 1,
• 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.

Drive-Thru & Walk-In Immunization Clinics

Scheduled for May 23-25.

For the most up-to-date times, clinic addresses and other information please visit saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax. 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.