Banff 
Alberta announced that residents aged 60+ can book appointments for a booster dose of mRNA vaccine six months after receiving their second dose starting December 2nd.
Booster eligibility is based on birth date.
Alberta Health is asking those who are 59 turning 60, and First Nation, Métis or Inuit individuals who are 17 turning 18 not to book appointments before their birthday. Albertans who were previously eligible for third doses continue to be able to book their appointments.
First appointments will be available beginning Dec. 6.
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said in a statemnet, “With the winter season increasing transmission risks, and more Albertans approaching the six-month milestone since receiving their second dose, the evidence supports expanding booster doses to add an additional layer of protection. Vaccines continue to be our best protection against COVID-19, and I continue to encourage Albertans to book their first, second and third doses as soon as they are eligible.”
Who is eligible for additional doses:
Albertans eligible for additional doses now include:
Eligible at least six months after receiving their second dose:
- Albertans aged 60-plus
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit people aged 18-plus
- Health-care workers providing direct patient care and who received their second dose less than eight weeks after their first dose
- Individuals who received two doses of AstraZeneca or one dose of Janssen vaccine
Eligible at least five months after receiving their second dose:
- Seniors living in congregate care
Eligible at least eight weeks after receiving their second dose:
- Individuals with eligible immunocompromising conditions
How to book booster doses:
Effective Dec. 2, eligible individuals can book appointments using:
- Online using Alberta vaccine booking system.
- Call 811
- At participating pharmacies
- Participating physicians’ offices.
First appointments will be available beginning Dec. 6.
