Due to the successful launch of Saskatchewan鈥檚 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 24/7 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鈥檚 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.
Online access as of 2 p.m.:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 2,898 or 76 per cent of appointments were made on-line;
Telephone access (1-833-SASK-VAX) as of 2 p.m.:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 938 or 24 per cent of appointments have been booked through the phone line
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The average wait time on the phone was about 126 minutes either on the line, or for those waiting for a call-back.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 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
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 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.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 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.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You will receive confirmation soon after your appointment has been made. There is no need to call the phone line to confirm appointment details.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Clinic availability is dependent on vaccine availability. Additional clinics will be added as Saskatchewan receives more doses.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 At this time, existing demand for vaccine far outweighs our available supplies.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The booking office does not have access to extra appointments than what is available online.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 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:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 90 days.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You have received any other vaccine in the last 14 days.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You have received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine previously elsewhere.
Remember: even after being vaccinated, you must continue following all public health orders and guidelines. COVID-19 is everywhere in Saskatchewan. It is the responsibility of every person to strictly adhere to all public health orders and measures, including:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Keep 2 metres away from others when in public and wear a mask.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Limit gatherings and ensure gathering sizes do not exceed public health orders.
路聽聽聽聽聽 聽聽Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Do not touch your eyes, nose, mouth or mask with unwashed hands.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Stay home if you are unwell; seek health care services when you help.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Regularly monitor your health for any COVID-19 symptoms and seek testing.
Thank-you for your patience as we enhance COVID-19 immunization access across the province in the coming weeks.
