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By Logan Lehmann

COVID booster

COVID-19 booster eligibility expands to 18+ in Sask.

Aug 12, 2022 | 1:42 PM

People in Saskatchewan looking to get their second booster shot will soon be allowed to do so.

In a news release on Friday, Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced that the eligibility of those who want a second COVID-19 booster shot is expanding to everyone over 18 starting Monday.

“COVID-19 is still circulating in Saskatchewan and in other jurisdictions, which is why our province is expanding access,” he said. “All COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada have been deemed safe and our preliminary data shows that a second booster provides additional protection.”

The release also noted that COVID-19 immunity is shown to fade over time and the addition of booster doses is demonstrated to provide increased protection against serious illness, hospitalization, and death.

Previously, the second booster was available to individuals 50 years of age and older living in Saskatchewan and adults 18 years and older living in long-term care facilities, or other congregate living settings that provide care for seniors, including personal care homes and assisted living facilities.

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To book a COVID-19 immunization, visit saskatchewan.ca/covid-19 or by telephone at 1-833-SaskVax (727-5829).

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