By rdnewsNOW Staff

First Dose Opportunity

Walk-in clinics open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization

Jun 29, 2021 | 12:40 PM

Albertans can now receive their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in clinics in three communities across the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Central Zone.

Communities offering walk-in clinics include Red Deer, Camrose, and Provost.

Full clinic details — including locations, dates and operating hours — are available online: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17295.aspx#walkin.

Due to a larger supply of the Moderna vaccine product currently available, AHS officials say eligible Albertans 18 years and older will be immunized with the Moderna vaccine at all three sites.

“We encourage eligible Albertans to protect themselves and others by being vaccinated as soon as possible. Please bring your Alberta Health Care card if you have one, along with photo ID. You will be required to wear a face mask and use hand sanitizer when visiting the site for your immunization,” reads an AHS news release.

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Second doses, however, are not available at these walk-in clinics.

AHS is recommending choosing Moderna for your second dose if you want an earlier appointment when booking through the AHS online tool. To date, approximately 3,400 Albertans have chosen Moderna as their second dose after receiving Pfizer as their first dose so that they can complete their vaccine series faster, say AHS officials.

Moderna and Pfizer are both mRNA vaccines and are said to work in the same way, noting these vaccine products are considered to be interchangeable.

Albertans are asked to do their part in helping keep our communities as safe as possible, saying 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 maintaining physical distancing and masking.

If you are experiencing symptoms, you’re requested to stay home and arrange for COVID-19 testing through AHS.ca or by calling 811.