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By Shane Clausing

third doses available for 18+

COVID-19 booster shots now available to all Albertans aged 18 and older

Dec 21, 2021 | 11:46 AM

The Government of Alberta has announced effective immediately, all Albertans aged 18 and older will be able to receive their booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Booster doses are allowed to be administered five months after an individual 18 and older receives their second dose of vaccine.

The government made the announcement as the Omicron COVID-19 variant begins to spread rapidly in the province. The severity of the Omicron variant is not yet known, but it is clear that there is an increased risk of transmission. The third dose is expected to help protect an individual from the variant.

“There is still a lot that we don’t know about Omicron. But one thing we do know is that the most powerful protection from this highly contagious variant is to get a booster shot. I urge all Albertans to step up and protect themselves and the health-care system with a booster as soon as they can,” said Premier Jason Kenney in a release.

The Pfizer vaccine will be offered to Albertans aged 18-29 as a booster as a cautionary measure.

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“While there is a slightly increased risk of myocarditis in younger Albertans from Moderna, especially in males, individuals are much more likely to experience myocarditis from COVID-19 infection than the vaccine,” said the province in the release.

All other Albertans will be offered either a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Both vaccines offer a high level of protection against COVID-19 and serious outcomes.

Appointments for third doses can be booked online with participating pharmacies or AHS by using the Alberta vaccine booking system or by calling AHS at 811.