The COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru in Battleford is open today, Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering the Pfizer vaccine to ages 12+.
Reminder to residents that clinic availability is based on vaccine availability, and demand for appointments outweighs the current supply.Ìý
Residents areÌýencouraged 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 atÌýsaskatchewan.ca/covid19-pharmacies.
Details on drive-thru and walk-in clinics can be found atÌý.
Age Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for FIRST DOSES is open toÌýage 12 and older – note that ONLY the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use with residents aged 12 to 17.Ìý
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 visitÌý.
Eligibility criteria forÌýSECOND DOSESÌýremains unchanged atÌý85 years and older OR anyone of any age who received their first dose on or before February 15.Ìý
Eligible groups include:Ìý
First Doses: all individuals 12 years of age and older
Second Doses:
all individuals 85 years of age and older,Ìý
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,Ìý
individuals who have received solid organ transplants, who will receive a letter of confirmation.
Residents canÌýÌý24/7 atÌý.ÌýÌý
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 9 p.m., 7 days per week.
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DATE |
DRIVE-THRU |
WALK-IN |
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Friday, May 21 |
Ìý |
Kenosee Lake – PFIZER (12+) |
|
Saturday, May 22 |
Lloydminster – PFIZER (12+) |
Estevan – MODERNA (18+) |
|
Sunday, May 23 |
Lloydminster – PFIZER (12+) |
Swift Current – MODERNA (18+) |
|
Monday, May 24 |
Moose Jaw – MODERNA (18+) |
Swift Current – MODERNA (18+) |
|
Tuesday, May 25 |
Lloydminster – PFIZER (12+) |
Dinsmore – MODERNA (18+) |
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All drive-thru and walk-in clinics will be on aÌýfirst-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. Residents can attend at their convenience. However, if you have a booked appointment and choose to attend a drive-thru or walk-in clinic, please ensure youÌýÌýto allow others eligible to take your place.
For additional information on COVID-19 vaccines and immunization, visitÌý.
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