The Saskatchewan Health Authority says as of today (Mon), anyone 18 and older residing in long-term care or personal care homes and other congregate living facilities will be eligible for the new Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose.  It is said to be effective against the original COVID virus and the current Omicron virus and its subvariants.

The SHA expects 90,000 doses in the next two weeks and the province is prioritizing those at highest risk from the current Omicron variant.  Next Monday the 19th, the new Moderna vaccine will be available at SHA vaccination clinics and at participating pharmacies for residents 70 and older and residents 50 and older in First Nation and Metis communities and those in the Northern Service Administration District.

The age groups will be expanded as supply is received, which is anticipated in early October.  It is recommended that those getting the bivalent booster dose, do so at least four months following their last vaccination. If you have had COVID, you can receive any booster dose once you have recovered.