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By paNOW Staff

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COVID-19 Immunization Alert: Eligibility for booking expanded to ages 80-plus

Mar 11, 2021 | 3:58 PM

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says due to the successful launch of the Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 booking system, booking eligibility is being expanded to include Saskatchewan residents ages 80 and over.

Starting March 12 at 8 a.m., the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System will expand COVID-19 vaccine appointment options to include individuals 80 years of age and older.

People meeting this criteria can book their appointment online at anytime using their health card at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine; or call 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5289) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccine booking system launch update:

In the initial hours of Saskatchewan’s new COVID-19 vaccine booking system being launched, 3,836 individuals in Saskatchewan 85 years of age and older have been booked for their COVID-19 vaccine.

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Online access as of 2 p.m.:

• 2,898 or 76 per cent of appointments were made online;

Telephone access (1-833-SASK-VAX) as of 2 p.m.:

• 938 or 24 per cent of appointments have been booked through the phone line
• The average wait time on the phone was about 126 minutes either on the line, or for those waiting for a call-back.
• The phone line saw a total of 4,524 callers, however some of these calls were from people who were ineligible, wanting to confirm their existing appointment, or those seeking general information for vaccine.

Vaccine information:

What you need to know about appointment availability

• Immunizations are only available by-appointment at this time. Drop-in and mobile clinics, as well as access through participating pharmacies will be available in the future.
• You can have a friend or family member call to register or schedule your appointment for you. Identification will be required at the time of the actual appointment.
• You will receive confirmation soon after your appointment has been made. There is no need to call the phone line to confirm appointment details.
• Clinic availability is dependent on vaccine availability. Additional clinics will be added as Saskatchewan receives more doses.
• At this time, existing demand for vaccine far outweighs our available supplies.
• The booking office does not have access to extra appointments than what is available online.
• Second dose appointments are not available at this time. Public communication will take place once these appointments become available.

Individuals are NOT eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine at this time if:

• You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 90 days.
• You have received any other vaccine in the last 14 days.
• You have received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine previously elsewhere.

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