Quebecers who got AstraZeneca shot left in limbo as other provinces put vaccine on hold – CBC

While other provinces stop use of vaccine on first dose, Quebec says its supply is nearly used up

May 12, 2021

Roughly half a million Quebecers who received a dose of AstraZeneca are left without clarity about what they will receive for their second dose, after the province’s Health Ministry said it is awaiting advice from its immunization committee about what to do for their second doses.

In a statement Tuesday, the Health Ministry said it has hardly any doses of AstraZeneca left and the few that remain are only available to those 45 and up.

Appointments for the AstraZeneca vaccine are clearly marked on the province’s booking website.

Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta have all paused the use of the vaccine for first doses.

Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer, announced late Tuesday the vaccine would no longer be offered to Ontarians as a first dose and future supply would instead be reserved for optional second shots.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-astrazeneca-1.6023518

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