10/07/2025
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Albertans at public health clinics in two phases.
Phase 1
In phase 1, Albertans at highest risk can get the COVID-19 vaccine free of charge. If you are in phase 1, you can book now for appointments starting October 1. Your eligibility will be assessed at the time of your appointment.
Here is the criteria to be eligible now:
- Health care workers.
- All residents of continuing care homes and seniors supportive living accommodations.
- Homebound home care clients.
- Individuals 6 months of age and older with underlying medical or immunocompromising conditions.
- Individuals experiencing homelessness.
-Individuals 65 years of age and older receiving the Alberta Seniors Benefit.
Eligible underlying medical conditions:
- cerebrovascular disease
- chronic liver diseases
- chronic lung diseases
- chronic kidney diseases
- cystic fibrosis
- diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2
- disabilities (for example, Down syndrome, learning, intellectual, or developmental - disabilities; ADHD; cerebral palsy; congenital disabilities; spinal cord injuries)
- heart conditions (for example, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, heart failure, etc.)
- mental health disorders (limited to: mood disorders, including depression; schizophrenia, spectrum disorders)
- obesity
- pregnancy
- tuberculosis
Eligible immunocompromising conditions:
- cancer (currently receiving treatment)
- HIV infection
- primary immunodeficiency diseases
- solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
- use of corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive medication or CAR T-cell therapy
Book using the mychart app today.
