Health Minister Tyler Shandro. (Government of Alberta)

By David Opinko

All Albertans 12+ now eligible for second COVID vaccine doses

Jun 18, 2021 | 1:33 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – It is happening earlier than originally anticipated, but more Albertans can book their second shots now.

As part of Friday’s announcement that Alberta will be entering Stage 3 of lifting restrictions starting on July 1, Health Minister Tyler Shandro also made an announcement regarding vaccines.

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Anyone who received their first dose from Prizer or Moderna in May can now book second dose appointments. Originally, this was going to happen at the end of June.

Shandro says an additional 983,000 Albertans are now eligible for second doses.

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“Vaccines are safe and effective, and as we can see from the numbers who have followed up with their second doses, Albertans know it. If you haven’t yet received a first dose or booked your second appointment, please do it now – it’s the right thing to do and it gives you a chance to win the Open for Summer Lottery.”

More than 3.6 million doses have been administered in the province to date.

70.2 per cent of the population aged 12 or older has received at least one dose while approximately one in four are fully vaccinated.

“This is a big day as we clear another hurdle on the way to the finish line here in Alberta,” says Premier Jason Kenney. “We have kept our commitment of getting Albertans their first dose by the end of June, and are fully protecting Albertans with second doses well ahead of schedule. Those who have gotten their vaccine are not only winners in the battle against COVID-19, but might also win big in the Open for Summer Lottery.”

Kenney announced that the first draw in the lottery will take place July 1. The deadline to register is 11:59 pm on June 24.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments can be booked here.