COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to 58+ age range, appointments rescheduled

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding the booking eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents, as well as rescheduling vaccine appointments due to the delivery delay for Moderna vaccines. Beginning on April 1, residents aged 58 or older can book their appointments either online through the SHA website or by phoning the Vaccine Call Centre at 1 (833) SASKVAX (727-5829) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Individuals in this age group are eligible alongside residents aged 50 or older living in northern communities, Phase One healthcare workers and people with underlying health conditions who are clinically vulnerable. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has also rescheduled many already-booked vaccine appointments due to the delay in the next shipment of Moderna vaccines, which was announced last week.

The expected shipment of 21,300 doses of the Moderna vaccine has been delayed up to six days, due to an issue with the manufacturer.

Several clinics across the province have been affected, with many appointments rescheduled to the first and second week of April. The mass immunization clinic in Moose Jaw is not on the list of clinics affected by the delay.

The majority of patients with already booked appointments will receive direct notification about rescheduling through text or email. For patients who do not receive notification of their appointment being rescheduled, they can confirm their date and time online or by calling the Vaccine Call Centre.

Additionally, appointment availability will also be limited to mirror current vaccine supplies.

For more information on vaccine distribution in Saskatchewan, visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine.