COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic

WHAT AND WHEN

The Alberta Health Services (“AHS”) is facilitating a COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic on:
Wednesday, May 19
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
At the Conklin Multiplex

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Residents are able to book into the clinic on the AHS’s website (Click HERE) by selecting the Conklin Multiplex as the clinic location.

ELIGIBILITY

AHS is offering the mRNA vaccine for ages 12 and up. Any child who turns 12 years old within this calendar year are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine.

WHICH VACCINE IS BEING OFFERED

Which of the mRNA vaccines offered (Pfizer or Moderna) will depend on the age of the person. For 12 to 17 year old members, the Pfizer will be offered.

SECOND DOSE

Second doses can be booked if it has been 4 months since their first dose

The only exception when second doses may be booked prior to the 4 months is if the individual meets one of the conditions listed below:

• Transplant recipients, including solid organ transplants and hematopoietic stem cell transplants; or
• Individuals with malignant hematologic disorders and non-hematologic malignant solid tumors receiving active treatment (chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy), excluding individuals receiving solely hormonal therapy, radiation therapy or a surgical intervention; or
• Individuals being treated with an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody such as Rituximab.
• Individuals that have met one of the listed conditions above can receive their second dose 21-28 days to 12 weeks after the first, depending on the vaccine initially received.

As per the AHS, the first dose provides good protection. The second dose, when available, will provide more long-term protection.

If you have any questions, please visit COVID-19 vaccine program | Alberta.ca for more information.