Eligible Albertans can now receive an additional COVID-19 immunization at no cost through participating local pharmacies and Primary Care Alberta public health clinics.
The following groups are eligible to receive an additional immunization at no cost in line with recommendations from Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization:
- Adults 80 years of age and older
- Adult residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings for seniors
- Individuals six months of age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised due to an underlying condition or treatment
- Adults 65 – 79 years of age with underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19
A minimum interval of at least three months between COVID-19 immunizations is recommended.