In September, Saskatchewan announced the COVID-19 booster program, with residents of long-term and personal care homes and certain immuno-compromised populations eligible. 

Starting October 4, phase two of the booster program will begin. Eligible residents include:

  • Residents that are 80 years and older, with six months following their second dose
  • Other immunocompromised and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals. Including those with auto-immune diseases, and those who have received chemotherapy or radiation therapy within the past six months. This population of people is eligible to receive a booster shot with a minimum of 28 days after their second dose. 

Those eligible for medical reasons will receive a letter from the Ministry of Health or their physician with instructions on how to receive the booster. Those eligible must present the letter before an immunization will be administered. 

Those eligible for booster shots are encouraged to visit a pharmacy or pop-up clinic. Online booking is not yet available for booster doses. 

Those who have already received a third dose for travel or in long-term care or personal-care home setting, do not require a fourth dose. The Government of Saskatchewan states that the third dose already received provides the necessary increased protection; you do not need any further doses at this time. 

Additional populations eligible for booster vaccinations will be announced in the coming weeks.