COVID-19 clinic availability for ages 5-11 in the Battlefords

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for children ages five-11 in the Battlefords.

Starting today, Pfizer vaccines will be available every Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and every Thursday from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Finning Cat Drive Thru off of Highway 16. From Nov. 24 – Dec. 8, ages 12 and older can go to the North Battleford Library every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to get vaccinated.

There’s an additional window on Friday, Nov. 26 only, at the Finning Cat Drive Thru from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. More information on COVID-19 clinics in the Battlefords can be found online.

Last week, Health Canada approved use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of five and 11. More than 112,000 doses are expected in Saskatchewan, enough for every child in the age group.