The AstraZeneca vaccine is now available to Quebecers age 45 and up – CTV
April 20, 2021
MONTREAL — Quebec has dropped the age limit for the AstraZeneca vaccine to give access to people 45 and up, it announced Tuesday.
The change took effect Wednesday morning, Premier François Legault said in a press conference. Quebecers can book appointments on the province’s website.
“If you’re 45 years old, hurry up,” said Legault on Tuesday. “Go make your appointment.”
“I’m repeating myself, [but] it’s very important — we got the okay from public health, the AstraZeneca vaccine is very safe and very effective.”
As of early Wednesday morning, lineups extended outside several of the province’s walk-in clinics.
“[I] feel relieved,” one woman told CTV News while waiting for her number to be called at the Bob Birnie Arena in Pointe-Claire. “I’ll stay here as long as it takes.”
