Eligibility to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

• March 31, 2026, is the last day for healthy adults and children who do not have a medical risk factor to be immunized with 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine.
• COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be very effective at preventing severe illness, including hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 and can decrease the risk of Long COVID (also known as post-COVID-19 condition). Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions continue to be at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness and outcomes.
• Effective April 1 to June 15, 2026:
  • Moderately to severely immunocompromised adults and children remain eligible for primary immunization with 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine
  • One additional dose is recommended for the following individuals deemed at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness and outcomes.
    • All adults 65 years of age and older.
    • Adult residents (18 years and older) of long-term care facilities, personal care homes and other congregate living settings where seniors reside.
    • Individuals 6 months of age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised due to an underlying condition or treatment.
  • Individuals who recently had COVID-19 infection/are recovering from COVID-19 may be immunized when they are feeling better, no interval is required.
  • The  additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended to be given at least 8 weeks from the individual’s last COVID-19 vaccine dose. Long-term care facility, personal care home, or senior congregate living residents may be immunized a minimum of 4 weeks after their last dose. 

NOTE:

• Adult transplant patients remain eligible to receive 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine doses after June 15, 2026, from Public Health offices, until 2026-27 COVID-19 vaccines are available.
• Refer to the Ministry of Health Spring 2026 COVID-19 Booster Dose Eligibility Bulletin for more information on the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and intervals.
• Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccine pages in Chapter 10 of the Saskatchewan Immunization Manual for more information on the COVID-19 Vaccines and schedules for immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals of all ages.
• For immunizations check the Vaccine Clinics and the SHA Patient Booking System for availability in your area. If you do not see a clinic listed in your area please call your local Public Health Office or check with your local pharmacy.
• If you have questions, please call 1-833-727-5829 between 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.