Nearly 4,800 vaccinated in Regina and area school clinics from May to June
When the COVID-19 vaccine became eligible to 12- to 18-year-olds, Regina’s vaccine team knew where they’d be opening new clinics next: schools. From May 31 to June 24, the vaccine team set up clinics in 35 schools in Regina and area, vaccinating a total of 4,746 students, parents and teachers.
“The response was overwhelmingly positive,” said Jena Ryan, Vaccine Operational Lead for Regina and Director of Primary Health Care for the Saskatchewan Health Authority. “We received a lot of positive feedback from the schools, and parents appreciated the option of having their children vaccinated at school, especially when a family clinic allowed them to be present with their child during vaccination and to receive their second dose at the same time. The variety of options we gave to students, parents and teachers, who were also able to get their second doses at the clinics, was appreciated.”
There are still lots of options available for students and parents who haven’t yet received their first dose or need to finish the fight with their second dose. Options include booked appointments and drive-thru or walk-in clinics.
“Now that 12- to 18-year-olds are eligible for their second dose (28 days after their first dose), watch for targeted clinics for this age group,” Ryan said, explaining that dedicated clinics will be set up just for them in the coming weeks. Currently, only Pfizer is approved for 12- to 18-year-olds.
Thanks to all who came out and joined the fight to Stick It to COVID!