COVID-19 Immunization Alert: North Battleford and Humboldt Clinic Updates; Eligibility for Booked Appointments Unchanged

Vaccine Delivery Changes

Drive-thru and Walk-in clinics continue to operate in Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, and Yorkton; in addition to:

North Battleford Drive-Thru Clinic

North Battleford is pleased to offer COVID-19 immunization through their existing drive-thru clinic.

• April 13-14
• 9:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
• Location: 391 Yellowhead Alley

Humboldt Drive-Thru Clinic

Humboldt is pleased to offer COVID-19 immunization through their existing drive-thru clinic.

• April 13
• 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
• Location: Jubilee Hall Convention Centre (Door #8 - Humboldt Uniplex), 618-17 Street

All drive-thru and walk-in clinics will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary, residents can attend at their convenience.

Additional details for drive-thru and walk-in clinics, including the most up-to-date wait times can be found at: www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax. Those attending drive-thru or walk-ins with previously booked appointments are encouraged to cancel, ensuring the next eligible person can receive vaccine.

With a continued increase of COVID-19 variants of concern, additional steps are being taken throughout the province to offer vaccine to younger age groups to keep immunizations progressing as quickly as possible.  In order to accomplish this, vaccine brands may be changed at some clinics in order to remove any age-barriers that prevent immunization of younger residents. As patients arrive for their appointment, nurses are available to answer questions and ensure they are comfortable before proceeding with immunization.
These changes have begun in Regina and Saskatoon, but will extend to additional communities in the coming days, including in Prince Albert, North Battleford, Humboldt, Moose Jaw and Watrous.
The type of vaccine available at a clinic can change depending on a number of factors, but all vaccines are safe, effective and approved for use in Canada. All vaccines available in Canada are extremely effective at preventing serious illness and hospitalization.

Vaccine Eligibility

NOTE: Regina Drive-Thru currently administering vaccine to ages 50-54 ONLY.

COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility remains unchanged for April 13, 2021. Eligible groups include all individuals 55 years of age and older, individuals 50 years of age and older living in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, all remaining phase one health care workers, and people with underlying health conditions who are clinically extremely vulnerable through an eligibility letter.

Individuals 55 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 (1-833-727-5829) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Individuals 50 to 54 years of age living in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District

• Booking online is not available for this age group at this time. 
• Individuals meeting this criteria are invited to now book their vaccination by calling 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. 
• A map of this area and the communities within it can be found at: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/first-nations-metis-and-northern-community-businesses/economic-development/northern-administration-district
• Individuals 55 years of age and over living in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District can utilize online booking according to the instructions above.

All Remaining Phase One Health Care Workers

• All remaining phase one health care workers are invited to book their vaccination by calling 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. 
• Booking online is not available for this category. These individuals require proof of their eligibility in order to book – this will be provided directly to them by their employer.
• A list of positions that qualify within this category are listed on the saskatchewan.ca website.

People with underlying health conditions who are clinically extremely vulnerable

• Conditions in this category are listed on the saskatchewan.ca website. The majority of these individuals have already been identified by their health care team, and will receive a letter of eligibility in the mail. This letter is required in order to book an appointment. 
• Booking online is not available for this category unless you are 55 years of age and older and have not yet booked an appointment. Otherwise, please call 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Targeted vaccinations to select congregate living (group homes, those with intellectual disabilities)

SHA is also in the process of connecting with group homes for persons with intellectual disabilities, shelters, and other congregate living facilities to discuss options for immunization.

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

• You are less than 80 years of age and you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 90 days.
• You have received any other vaccine in the last 14 days.

While travel to and from Regina is not recommended at this time; travel is permitted for essential services, including medical appointments. Vaccination is considered an essential medical need. If you are in Regina for vaccination, please keep non-essential stops to a minimum in order to keep yourself and others safe.