Saskatchewan is expanding eligibility for a second booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

Anyone 18 and older who received a third dose, four months ago or longer will be eligible on Monday (Aug. 15) the same day clinics begin.

Appointments can be made today (Fri), online at saskatchewan.ca/covid-19 or phoning 1-833-727-5829.

“COVID-19 is still circulating in Saskatchewan and in other jurisdictions, which is why our province is expanding access,” Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said. “All COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada have been deemed safe and our preliminary data shows that a second booster provides additional protection.”

The province also noted pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are available for children 6-months to 5-years; children 5-years and older are eligible to get their first two doses; and children 12-and-older are eligible for a 3rd dose, four months after their 2nd dose.