Age Eligibility For Vaccination Drops To 12 And Up

With the passage of another day the eligibility criteria to be vaccinated - under the Province’s age based vaccination scheme - has now dropped making anyone 12 years of age and older eligible to be vaccinated.

For those who are from the ages of 12 - 17 the only vaccine which is available is Pfizer. Additionally anyone in this age group requires parental consent to be vaccinated.

Additionally all vaccinations are voluntary and no protocols have been adopted affecting those who youth decline to be vaccinated have been approved at this time. However the Province is encouraging anyone who is eligible and able to be vaccinated to be vaccinated.

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.

Reminder to residents that clinic availability is based on vaccine availability, and demand for appointments outweighs the current supply.

Appointments can be booked online clicking the link or by telephoning 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829). The call centre is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days per week.

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.