August 25, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #118
Today, the super site in The Pas is transitioning to a pop-up clinic at the same location. The clinic will be now be open on Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m.
The last appointments at the Leila super site will be held on Monday, Aug. 30. The Vaccine Implementation Task Force would like to recognize and thank the staff and volunteers who have dedicated their time to support the vaccine rollout at this location, as well as the City of Winnipeg and Winnipeg Soccer Federation for their support of the site. Staff will continue to have the option to work at the RBC site or other immunization clinics.
The Manitoba government will require all provincial employees who work with vulnerable populations to be fully immunized for COVID-19 by Oct. 31, or undergo regular testing. The first dose needs to be completed by Sept. 7, the first day of school, and the second dose completed by Oct. 17. To book a vaccine appointment, visit https://protectmb.ca.
Vax to Win
A second draw will be held in September. To be eligible, people will have to get their second dose of vaccine on or before Sept. 6 to qualify.
Eligibility
Eligibility has been expanded to include anyone born on or before Dec. 31, 2009. The date of someone’s second appointment must be at least 28 days after the first. Visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.html to find a location to be immunized. Walk-in appointments are available at many locations, or appointments can be booked online at https://protectmb.ca or by calling 1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222).
Youth Immunization
The youth immunization catch-up program is now taking appointments for immunizations such as HPV, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease and tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Appointments can be made at many provincial vaccine sites online or by contacting the vaccine call centre (toll-free) at
1-844-MAN-VACC (1-844-626-8222).
Vaccine Administration, Supply and Distribution
A total of 1,884,604 doses of vaccine have been administered in Manitoba.
All Manitoba super sites are open and offering walk-in and appointment-based vaccinations, with adjusted clinic hours. For hours and days of operation, visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.html. Eligible individuals can book their appointments at these sites online, or by calling (toll-free) 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC).
Vaccine sites in the province are considered clinical areas and mask wearing is required.
To date, 2,435,830 doses of vaccine have been delivered to Manitoba. This includes:
• 1,534,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine;
• 808,920 doses of the Moderna vaccine; and
• 91,960 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Additional Information
Applications are still being accepted for the ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants. Up to $20,000 is available to organizations, businesses, schools and other groups with a connection to a community with lower vaccine uptake. More information can be found at https://protectmb.ca/grant-applications/.
For more information about COVID-19 immunization records and cards, visit:
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/immunizationrecord/index.html.
More information about the vaccine campaign in Manitoba is available at www.manitoba.ca/vaccine and https://protectmb.ca.
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