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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose for individuals at severe risk of illness and negative outcomes due to the virus. The vaccine offer is available until Junne 14, 2025.
Individuals are advised to take advantage of the additional dose in the following cases:
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Adults 80 years of age and older;
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Adult residents of long-term care facilities, personal care homes, and other group living settings for seniors;
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Six months of age and older and moderately to severely immunocompromised due to an underlying condition or treatment; or
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Previously vaccinated adults aged 65-79 may also receive an additional dose.
An SHA brief also states that until June 14, 2025, those who are not yet immunized with a 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine or those who need to complete a primary series can also get immunized. The additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended to be given at least two months from the individual’s last COVID-19 vaccine dose.
For eligible individuals, COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available through Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) clinics and at participating pharmacies throughout the province. Eligible individuals can visit saskhealthauthority.ca/COVID-19 to view walk-in clinic availability in your area, or check for clinic listings on the SHA Patient Booking System If you are unable to find a booked or walk-in clinic in your area, please call your local Public Health office to make an appointment or check with your local pharmacy.
For assistance scheduling an appointment, call 1-833-727-5829 between 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.