Walk-in COVID-19 immunization clinic offered in Camrose

CAMROSE – Albertans born in 2009 or earlier who have not yet received their first or second COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to visit the Camrose Health Centre, 5510 46 Ave. for drop-in immunization appointments on Saturday, Aug. 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

COVID-19 immunization clinic hours will not be available at the External Assessment Centre on Friday, Aug 20 and 27.

Youth born in 2009 or earlier will receive the Pfizer vaccine; Albertans born in 2003 or earlier will receive the Moderna vaccine. Albertans under the age of 18 years are requested to bring parental consent that can be downloaded from the AHS website https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/frm-21765.pdf.

Those attending the clinic are asked to bring their Alberta Health Care card if they have one, along with photo ID. Use of face masks and hand sanitizer is required when attending the site for immunization.

Please do your part in helping keep our community as safe as possible. All eligible Albertans are encouraged to protect themselves and others by being immunized as soon as possible.

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.