US EditionAlbertans can start pre-ordering paid COVID-19 shots after June policy shift
ALBERTA, CANADA, AUG 11 – Premier Danielle Smith's policy requires most to pay over $100 for fall COVID-19 vaccines, with some groups still covered, potentially raising vaccination costs, experts say.
- Albertans can begin pre-ordering COVID-19 vaccines through the Alberta Vaccine Booking System starting August 11.
- Most Albertans will need to pay over $100 for immunization at public health clinics, following a policy change in June.
- Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, criticized the decision to charge for vaccines, stating that no other province in Canada charges for access to the vaccine.
- Dr. Luanne Metz called the UCP government's decision cruel and suggested promoting vaccines to protect public health.
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Albertans can start pre-ordering paid COVID-19 shots after June policy shift
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