US EditionAlberta Doctors Association Raises Concerns over Smith Limiting Free COVID Vaccines
ALBERTA, CANADA, JUN 16 – The Alberta government restricts free COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk groups after $135 million in unused doses last season, prompting concern from health unions and experts over access and public health.
- Last week, Alberta's government announced most Albertans, including health-care workers, will have to pay out of pocket for COVID-19 vaccines this fall with some exemptions.
- This policy follows Premier Danielle Smith's promise to address COVID-19 grievances amid concerns about $135 million in wasted doses last year due to declining uptake.
- Unions representing 30,000 health-care workers and Alberta doctors criticized the policy, arguing it limits vaccine access and leaves frontline staff unprotected.
- Dr. Darren Markland warned that reduced vaccination risks resurgence of diseases like measles and polio, while union vice-president Leanne Alfaro stressed vaccines protect vulnerable Albertans and the health system.
- Experts say this policy may increase barriers to vaccination and healthcare costs, prompting calls from unions and doctors for the government to reverse course.
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By Lisa Johnson Two of Alberta’s health-care workers’ unions are calling on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government to reverse its policy forcing many — including front-line medical staff — to pay for a COVID-19 vaccination. Smith has said the aim of the new policy, announced last week, is to prevent wastage after some $135 million was spent on unused doses. Smith said her government is focused on protecting those who need it the most by giv…
Alberta doctors association raises concerns over premier limiting free COVID vaccines
The organization representing Alberta doctors is joining health-care unions in raising concerns over Premier Danielle Smith's decision to charge most Albertans for a COVID-19 vaccination this fall. Dr. Shelley Duggan, president of the Alberta Medical Association, says the policy leaves behind many s...
Health-care unions call for Alberta to reverse plan to limit free COVID-19 vaccines
Premier Danielle Smith announced that Albertans would need to start paying for COVID-19 vaccines — and this includes frontline medical staff. Two health-care workers' unions are calling for the premier to put a pause on the new plan.
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Alberta doctors association raises concerns over Smith limiting free COVID vaccines
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