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By Justin Goulet

Phase 2B of Alberta’s COVID vaccine rollout continues

Apr 5, 2021 | 10:51 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – More Albertans can book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

As part of Phase 2B, residents born in 1963 or earlier with underlying health conditions can book their slots with Alberta Health Services (AHS) online here or by calling 811.

Those with underlying health conditions born in 1963 or earlier can also continue booking at participating pharmacies in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. In the next few weeks, more pharmacies across the province will be able to offer bookings, as supply increases.

As well, additional birth years for Albertans with underlying health conditions will be added in the coming days as Phase 2B rolls out, depending on vaccine supply.

By April 23, the province says all Albertans born in 2005 or earlier with eligible high-risk underlying health conditions will be able to book an appointment through AHS and pharmacies.

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“We are expanding the vaccine rollout as quickly and safely as possible. Now, Albertans born in 1963 or earlier with diabetes, disabilities, cancer and many other conditions can book through AHS, offering another chance to get the vaccine as soon as possible,” said Health Minister Tyler Shandro.

“I know this will bring peace of mind to those with high-risk health conditions and their loved ones, and we will continue to put pressure on the federal government until every last dose arrives.”

Eligible health conditions as part of Phase 2B include:

• A missing spleen or a spleen that is no longer working
• Cancer
• Chronic heart disease and vascular disease
• Chronic kidney diseases requiring regular medical monitoring or treatment
• Chronic liver disease due to any cause
• Chronic neurological disease
• Chronic respiratory (lung) diseases
• Diabetes requiring insulin or other anti-diabetic medication to control
• A weakened immune response due to disease or treatment
• Anyone who is currently pregnant
• Severe mental illness or substance use disorder requiring a hospital stay during the past year
• Severe obesity
• Severe or profound learning disabilities or severe developmental delay
• Solid organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant recipients

More information on eligible health conditions is available here.

Albertans are not required to provide proof of health conditions, such as a doctor’s note.

The province says that individuals should talk to their doctor or pharmacist to help them understand if their condition is on the list.

Anyone eligible in Phase 1 and Phase 2A of Alberta’s vaccine rollout who has yet to receive their shot can continue to book their appointment through a participating pharmacy or AHS.

“Launching Phase 2B provides more Albertans, their families, and our communities across the province the hope of brighter days ahead,” said Dr. Verna Yiu, president and CEO of AHS.

“Our staff are working diligently, every day, to ensure we are providing vaccine to eligible Albertans as quickly and efficiently as possible and appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to include more eligible Albertans in the weeks ahead.”

As of Sunday, April 4, more than 690,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Albertans.

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