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Quebecers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with a single dose, but are technically not yet eligible to register on Clic Santé for their second, can still walk into a clinic and test out their luck.
In the wake of Ontario's decision Tuesday to suspend the use of AstraZeneca for first doses, Quebec says it has no plans to make a similar move. It's somewhat of a moot point, with Quebec almost out of AstraZeneca, but Canada has some big deliveries forecasted in the next six weeks.
Hundreds of spots will be available daily at the convention centre in Old Montreal, with no appointment necessary.
Article content Quebec has fewer than 1,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine left and will continue to provide first doses of the shot, the health department says. As for second doses, Quebec is awaiting studies on the possibility of using a different vaccine – Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna – for the follow-up shot. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Quebec will continue to use AstraZeneca for first COVID-19 vaccine doses Back to video With supplies dwindling, Ontario and Alberta this week decided to suspend first doses of AstraZeneca, which...
and a vaccine maker said vials may yield more doses than expected. Priority groups such as health-care workers and seniors began receiving Canada's first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine this week. "The amount of any excess vaccine left in the vial can vary based on provider technique and ancillary supplies," Pfizer Canada spokeswoman Christina Antoniou said in an email. Get top stories in your inbox. Our award-winning journalists bring you the news that impacts you, Canada, and the world. Don't miss out. Email * "There may be excess vaccine in the vial after withdrawal of five doses, ...