Starting today Saskatchewan residents 12 years and older may receive the Pfizer bivalent vaccine through the Saskatchewan Health Authority clinics for both those who book an appointment or want to take advantage of a walk-in clinic.

Participating pharmacies are scheduled to receive Pfizer bivalent booster doses today Pharmacy appointments should become available later in the week.

The Pfizer bivalent has been approved by Health Canada as a booster dose. It is recommended that all residents 12 years and older receive their bivalent booster dose at least four months following their last COVID-19 vaccination, regardless of the number of COVID-19 doses received to date.

If you have had COVID-19, you can receive any booster dose once you have recovered; however, you may choose to wait up to three months post-infection for a booster dose to receive the best immune response.

All Saskatchewan residents six months and older are now eligible for vaccinations.