Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, was among those to get the shot. Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw gives an update on COVID-19 case numbers on Thursday, March 25, 2021. CALGARY -- A man in his 60s is the first Albertan to be diagnosed with a blood clot linked to AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the province's top doctor announced. She shared a photograph of herself on Twitter. AstraZeneca eligibility As supply dwindles and with no future shipments scheduled, Alberta's health minister says the province will continue to limit Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine appointments to people 40 and older. The shots are also being offered at select pharmacies and large vaccinations centres established by Alberta Health. People born in 1981 or earlier became eligible to make appointments at 8 a.m. More than 9,000 people were already in the queue when the online booking site went live, AHS said. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Alberta has confirmed the country’s second rare blood clot case in a patient who received the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, the province’s chief medical health officer announced Saturday. AstraZeneca is a safe vaccine proven highly effective in preventing serious illness and death. ", I am proud today to be among the Albertans now eligible to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. "Hope for the best that you can get it soon.". As of Sunday, 1,165,223 doses of COVID vaccine had been administered across the province, with 233,340 Albertans fully immunized. Appointments at both sites are fully booked for Tuesday. There is no evidence of any similar issues linked to the other vaccines that we are using in Alberta. Kamran Maqbool, the owner of Grandview Pharmacy in Edmonton, said his phone had been ringing off the hook. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. “Alberta is lowering the minimum age to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from 55 to 40,” Alberta Premier Jason Kenney tweeted on Sunday night. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Pharmacies with Pfizer and Moderna vaccine are immunizing Albertans who are part of Phase 2B and 2C. The vaccine is being offered at more than 70 pharmacies and AHS vaccination sites across the province, including two walk-in clinics. As of Sunday, Alberta had about 170,000 doses of AstraZeneca available. Lowering the age made 575,000 more Albertans eligible for the shots. The rapid-flow clinic at the Edmonton Expo Centre can administer 7,000 shots per day at capacity but most days this week did only several hundred. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. "This is a higher uptake in one morning than over the entirety of last week," Williamson wrote. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Alberta pausing use of AstraZeneca vaccine in those under 55 Mar 29, 2021 4:21 PM Alberta is temporarily pausing the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in people under 55 years old. Currently, in Alberta, healthy adults aged 55 to 64 are eligible for the AstraZeneca vaccine, as it has proven highly effective in preventing serious illness and death in adults. Second doses are not being … Most of the complications previously identified in Europe occurred within 14 days of receiving the AstraZeneca shot and the majority were in women under the age of 55. Alberta is currently offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to Albertans aged 55 and older, following a recommendation last month from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. By choosing to be immunized, I am protecting myself, my family & my community. Comments are welcome while open. Alberta is temporarily pausing the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for residents under the age of 55, following warning about possible side effects. Breadcrumb Trail Links. "Uptake for the AstraZeneca vaccine has been significantly higher this morning," AHS spokesperson Kerry Williamson in an email. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said in an announcement to Twitter Sunday evening that his province will also be giving shots of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to people over 40. Some Alberta pharmacies say they have little to no stock of AstraZeneca despite being included in the province's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. “They should monitor their health and seek immediate medical attention if they experience health concerns.” The province lowered the eligibility age from 55 on Sunday based … We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Alberta is currently offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to Albertans aged 55 and older, following a recommendation last month from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Until now, Alberta has seen low turnout for the AstraZeneca vaccine amid concerns over potential blood clots. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). "I am proud today to be among the Albertans now eligible to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine," Hinshaw wrote. AstraZeneca is the only vaccine Alberta is making available to people as young as 40. Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19, variants and vaccines, Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Tuesday, April 20, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The case marks only the second instance of the rare blood clot in Canada after more than 700,000 doses, Hinshaw said. Tom McMillan, a spokesman for Alberta … THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods CALGARY (660 NEWS) – Alberta is joining Ontario and Manitoba in lowering the minimum age for the AstraZeneca vaccine to 40. Alberta Health says people waiting for a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should wait 12 weeks between shots. Hinshaw assures those 900 or so people in Alberta under the age of 55 who received the AstraZeneca vaccine that they are not considered to be at risk of blood clots. With files from Paige Parsons and Adam Miller. Alberta is expected to receive 175,400 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine this week, according to the federal government’s vaccine rollout site. Albertans who are part of Phase 1B and 2A remain eligible. Alberta is expanding eligibility for the AstraZeneca vaccine to include a lower age group.Premier Jason Kenney announced on Twitter late Sunday evening that the AstraZeneca shot will be made available for those aged 40 to 55. About 3,000 Albertans booked at the Telus site and about 590 people are booked to get the jab at Expo. Alberta, Ontario lower minimum age for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40 The two provinces will offer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to anyone aged 40 and older starting Tuesday Author of the article: Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. The Public Health Agency of Canada tweeted Saturday that it had received the report of the rare adverse event from the province, saying it demonstrates the country's vaccine safety monitoring works. She said the global frequency of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) has been estimated at around one in 100,000 to 250,000 doses of vaccine. More appointments were made for AstraZeneca in the span of two and half hours on Tuesday than during all of last week, Alberta Health Services said in a statement. People with serious chronic health conditions may … She said officials are looking at expanding that window out to 28 days. Maqbool said the constantly shifting guidelines around AstraZeneca had created some confusion during the initial rollout and limited supply remains a concern. Less than an hour after opening his doors, more than 30 appointments had been made and a long queue of hopeful walk-ins had formed outside, Maqbool said. tweeted Saturday that it had received the report, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Alberta opened up … He said it's the biggest rush for appointments he's seen. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Premier Jason Kenney announced Sunday the province is … Daily COVID-19 Numbers AZ remains a smart choice if you are 40+ & not part of phase 2B/C so you can get your vaccine quickly. Alberta Health says vaccine supply is still limited, including AstraZeneca, and that it is continuing the age-based approach to prioritize those most at risk of severe outcomes and get … Hinshaw reiterated comments she made earlier this week about the rarity of these cases, especially compared to the severe outcomes from COVID-19. The province notes that AstraZeneca’s vaccine has been shown to reduce infection by 60 to 70 per cent, as well as severe outcomes like … There are some walk-in spots available but AHS said it would honour those who are already waiting in line. By 10:30 a.m., more than 27,000 people had booked appointments. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. “Alberta is lowering the minimum age to receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from 55 to 40,” Alberta Premier Jason Kenney tweeted on Sunday night. A man in his 60s is the first Albertan to be diagnosed with a blood clot linked to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, the province’s top doctor announced. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, spoke at length Thursday about the importance of vaccination, which she says trumps the rare risks associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Alberta has confirmed its first case of a rare blood clot linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. "These blood clots remain extremely rare, and anyone who is aged 55 and older faces much higher risks from COVID-19 infections than from this vaccine.". Comments are welcome while open. Alberta’s decision to reduce the age of eligibility for AstraZeneca / Covishield from 55 to 40 is based on public health recommendations looking at the benefit this vaccine offers weighed against the small risk of adverse events from this vaccine. Hinshaw said it's possible those instances could be related to other factors and that while there may be a risk to those who are over 55 or male, it is still a very rare one. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Alberta Health Services will open two walk-in clinics administrating the AstraZeneca vaccine in Calgary and Edmonton on Saturday, allowing those 55 … Alberta will temporarily stop offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to people under age 55 following warnings about possible side-effects, the province's top public health doctor says. Thousands more Albertans are rushing to roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the province lowers the age of eligibility for the AstraZeneca-Oxford shot. "I am protecting myself, my family & my community. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the male patient, who is in his 60s and recovering, marks the second Canadian case of the blood clot disorder known as vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia, or VITT. Hinshaw said his symptoms would have begun within the four to 20 day window indicated as the risk-timing period. Alberta confirmed a case of the rare blood clot disorder in a man in his 60s, who has received treatment and is recovering. Covishield/AstraZeneca will be offered in communities in each zone across Alberta, however, some individuals will need to travel outside their home community if they choose to receive this vaccine. Due to high demand, hundreds of additional slots were opened up, hours after the clinics opened. "For context, 4,525 people received the AstraZeneca vaccine in Edmonton, and 5,559 people received AstraZeneca in Calgary between April 12 and April 18.". We do recommend booking an appointment using the options above to secure your spot. Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced the details of the case of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) on Saturday morning. The risk of a blood clot from the vaccine is much smaller than taking some medications such as birth control pills, she said. During the first hours of booking Tuesday, about 6,500 appointments were made in the Edmonton health zone and another 15,000 were booked in the Calgary zone. When eligibility for the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine expanded to include Albertans 40 and over on Tuesday, the so-called "slacker generation" took … About one in four people hospitalized with the disease get blood clots, she added. "We want to try our best to get it out to the community. Appointments will be booked for as long as vaccine supplies last. Alberta is allowing people as young as 40 to get the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday. Appointments are not required for walk-ins. Alberta’s top doctor says the roughly 900 people in the province under 55 who have received a first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine are … “This decision is based on growing scientific knowledge about the vaccine.” He said more information would come Monday, and bookings would open Tuesday. Eligible Albertans in this phase can choose to wait to receive a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine to be available to them when Phase 2D opens in May. 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