April 19, 2021
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is moving its walk-in COVID-19 immunization site from the Southport building in S.W. Calgary to the Telus Convention Centre, effective Tuesday, April 20.
The larger Telus facility is set up to accommodate the larger number of people expected as access to AstraZeneca vaccine is expanded to Albertans aged 40 or over.
The walk-in location at Southport will close at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, April 19, and all eligible walk-ins (born in 1981 or earlier), will be able receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at the Telus Convention Centre location only beginning on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
The Telus Convention Center site will provide walk-in immunization from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, April 23. Further dates will be scheduled as required. The Telus site will be providing immunization to both walk-in and those who have booked their appointments online or by calling 811.
We cannot accept walk-ins for any other COVID-19 vaccines at our sites at this time.
For those who meet the eligibility requirements, appointments can be easily scheduled online on the AHS website at COVID-19 Testing / Online Booking or by calling 811.
Eligible individuals also continue to have the option of contacting their pharmacy to arrange for immunization.
Make sure you have your Alberta Health Card and photo ID ready. You will be required to wear a face mask and use hand sanitizer when attending the site for your immunization.
Please do your part in helping keep our community as safe as possible. It is vitally important for all of us to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 and to follow public health guidelines at all times. This includes limiting contacts to your cohorts, avoiding indoor gatherings, maintaining physical distancing and masking.
If you are experiencing symptoms, stay home and arrange for COVID-19 testing through AHS.ca or by calling 811.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
