Point in history. Muriel Sheldon receives her Pfizer vaccination from LPN Charmaine McKnight at Herb Bassett long term care home last week. (submitted photo/SHA)

By paNOW Staff

COVID-19 vaccine available to seniors over the age of 70 in local communities

Jan 14, 2021 | 3:12 PM

UPDATE: The SHA has reported appointments at most of the clinics listed below are fully booked and no new appointments will be taken until another shipment of vaccine arrives.

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced it’s making the COVID-19 vaccine available to seniors in Saskatchewan 70 years of age and above.

SHA emergency operations centre lead, Derek Miller said they are trying to distribute vaccines quickly during a press conference on Thursday.

“Our health system is adopting an all-hands-on deck [approach] in order to get the vaccine rolled out provincially as quickly as possible and we need the Saskatchewan public to be all hands on deck,” he said. “Currently our health system is at it’s most fragile point yet with our highest hospitalization rate. We need the public to support us in remaining vigilant.”

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According to a media release, those who meet the criteria will be able to call and book an appointment on the dates and locations below.

Big River Clinic: Thursday, Jan. 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Big River Primary Care Clinic. To book your appointment, call 306-469-2505.

Canwood Clinic: Friday, Jan. 15 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Canwood Community Clinic. To book an appointment, call 306-468-2400.

Shellbrook Clinic: Friday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parkland Integrated Health Center. To book an appointment, call 306-747-6812.

Birch Hills: Friday, Jan. 15 at the Birch Hills Primary Care Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To book an appointment, call 306-749-3331.

Debden Clinic: Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Debden Community Center. To book an appointment, call 306-469-2505.

Blaine Lake: Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Blaine Lake Primary Care Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To book an appointment, call 306-497-2494.

Candle Lake: Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the Candle Lake Primary Care Clinic from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To book an appointment, call 306-929-2414.

Christopher Lake: Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Christopher Lake Legion Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To book an appointment, call 306-961-4696.

They added the appointment availability depends on vaccine supply and everyone must phone ahead to make sure they’re eligible.

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