A cargo of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could possibly be coming to Saskatchewan.
“We do have a number of choices. I do encourage folks to get vaccinated,” mentioned Saskatchewan Well being Minister Paul Merriman.
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Throughout a scrum after Monday’s Query Interval, Merriman mentioned for many who are uncomfortable with the AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, there could possibly be one other different coming.
“There’s been a number of requests for Johnson & Johnson and we’re engaged on getting them in from the federal authorities,” mentioned Merriman. “We’ve requested for an allotment of Johnson & Johnson in addition to Alberta has.”
Johnson & Johnson, which solely requires a single dose somewhat than two, was authorised by Canada in March of this 12 months. Merriman is hoping the province will obtain the Johnson & Johnson vaccines by the top of the month.
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“To have the ability to get these folks which may choose that one shot versus having a double dose,” he mentioned. “However we haven’t confirmed that with the federal authorities but.”
Merriman didn’t state what number of Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been requested.
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