Second Dose Booking Available for Priority Populations
Second dose vaccinations are underway beginning with anyone who is 85 and older or who received their first dose before February 15. Individuals diagnosed with or being treated for cancer and those who have received solid organ transplants will receive a letter of eligibility in the mail that will allow them priority access to a second dose.
For all other residents, eligibility to book for second doses is based on age or date of first dose. Residents who meet at least one of these criteria will be eligible for their second dose.
For all other residents, eligibility to book for second doses will be announced according to the age-based and priority sequencing of first doses. The following table is a tentative guideline; timelines may change due to vaccine availability. Astra Zeneca is not included in this table as we await advice on the use of Astra Zeneca for timing of second doses.
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Eligibility for 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine |
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Date eligibility changes |
Eligible Age |
OR |
Eligible Based on Date of 1st Dose (on or before) |
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17-May |
85 |
OR |
15-Feb |
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24-May |
80 |
OR |
1-Mar |
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31-May |
70 |
OR |
15-Mar |
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7-Jun |
65 |
OR |
22-Mar |
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14-Jun |
55 |
OR |
7-Apr |
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21-Jun |
45 |
OR |
15-Apr |
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28-Jun |
Eligibility opens based on date of first dose only |
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1-May |
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5-Jul |
15-May |
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12-Jul |
30-May |
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19-Jul |
14-Jun |
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26-Jul |
28-Jun |
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Second dose vaccinations will be available at participating pharmacies across the province, through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) drive-thru and walk-in clinics as well as through clinics operated by Indigenous Services Canada and the Northern Inter-tribal Health Authority (NITHA).
Second dose vaccinations can be booked online or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829). Be ready by knowing the date you received your first vaccine. If you do not know the date or have misplaced the wallet card provided at the time of your first dose, they can provide you with that date, or check your Immunization History on your MySaskHealthRecord account.
During your second dose appointment, the clinic or pharmacy will validate the timing and brand of your first dose to ensure you are receiving your second dose within the recommended timeframe. The type of vaccine available at each location will be advertised to ensure that you are receiving the same vaccine brand for your second dose.
At this time, public health is planning to offer your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to match the brand of your first dose. National reviews of the safety and efficacy of interchanging the second dose brand are on-going and the provincial policy on maintaining the same brand for the second dose may be updated following this review.