The vaccine criteria has been updated.
The following groups are eligible to be vaccinated at a pharmacy:
- Those age 30 and older (those who will turn 30 this year are included).
- Cross-border commuters, including truck drivers who can call a specialized line (1-833-724-0088).
- Those 55+ are no longer eligible to get a voluntary first dose of AstraZeneca* (second doses of AZ will be permitted).
The Corner Drug Store has requested that appointments be made online only. Do not call to make an appointment.
The following groups are eligible to be vaccinated at a Horizon Health or Vitalité Clinic:
- Children between the ages of 12 and 15 who have a complex medical condition or two or more chronic conditions (Pfizer will be administered, and a parent/guardian must book and sign consent for children under 16).
- First Nations people 12 and older (those 12 to 15 can only receive Pfizer with parental/guardian consent).
- Those age 30 and older (those who will turn 30 this year are included).
- Cross-border commuters, including truck drivers who can call a specialized line (1-833-724-0088).
- Anyone 16 and older with two or more chronic conditions.
- Pregnant people.
- Health care workers, first responders, specified staff of communal settings.
- People with complex medical conditions.
An appointment at a clinic can be made online or by calling 1-833-437-1424.
*Homebound extramural patients who understand all risks and provide consent are eligible for the AstraZeneca vaccine as their first dose. Those patients should reach out to their primary care provider.
Do not call and make an appointment unless you are in the current identified priority group or are calling on someone’s behalf, you won’t be able to get the vaccine. If you have any questions about the vaccine, or when you might expect to be vaccinated, visit chmafm.com or gnb.ca.
