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13 Jan, 5 tweets, 1 min read
“As soon as vaccine arrives in Alberta, we are making it available to eligible healthcare workers & continuing-care residents,” AHS President & CEO Dr. Verna Yiu.
“If you have been identified as eligible to receive COVID-19 immunization at this time, I strongly encourage you to get immunized.”
“This vaccine is saving lives and protecting those who are most vulnerable & you as healthcare workers in the work you do serving those who are at the highest risk of severe outcomes,” says Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.
COVID-19 immunization is now available in Alberta to thousands of eligible healthcare staff, physicians, long term care & designated supportive living residents.
E-mails will be sent from AHS to eligible healthcare staff to book an appointment. Please ensure you check your e-mail for information on next steps.

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