SHA Says Vaccines Work - Expand Vaccine Clinic Availability

Submitted by - The Saskatchewan Health Authority

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has expanded capacity to provide additional access to the COVID-19 vaccine, including booster doses for those eligible. Immunization against COVID-19 remains our best defense against the virus and its variants of concern such as Delta, and the Omicron variant, which is extremely transmissible.

Breakthrough data from the month of November shows that the unvaccinated are approximately six times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19 compared to fully vaccinated residents.

Being fully vaccinated and getting your booster greatly reduces the risk of contracting COVID-19, as well as reducing the risk of serious illness or death if you are infected with the virus.

Immunization Clinics in Central and Southern Saskatchewan from December 21 until January 2

COVID-19 immunization clinics will be available throughout the holiday period, both walk-in and booked clinic appointments. Please check the SHA walk-in clinics webpage for the most up-to-date details, including times and addresses of clinics in communities near you. Appointments can be booked online or over the phone at 1-833-SASKVAX (727-5829).

Read the rest of this news release on Saskatchewan Health Authority’s website: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news-events/news/covid-19-immunizations-available-holiday-season-central-and-southern-saskatchewan