As COVID-19 vaccinations tend to be leveling off in the province, the Alberta government announced that they will launch a mobile COVID vaccine clinic. 

The initiative is a collaboration between Alberta Health and a group of businesses with the Industry for Vaccination (IFV). Adam Legge, president with the Buisness Council of Alberta says, "This project was born out of the question, ‘what can business do to help drive up vaccination rates?’ particularly for hard-to-reach populations or in areas with lower uptake. Alberta’s companies felt strongly about being part of the solution and want to play an active role in helping vaccinate Albertans. There is a role for business, working together with government, to help make life better for Albertans so that we can see loved ones again and begin to rebuild.”

The mobile vaccination clinic will be the second one in the country aside from one in Quebec. 

It will help to administer first and second COVID vaccine doses to communities across Alberta.

The mobile clinic will begin its first shots next week and will embark on a tour to communities and workplaces all over the province after that.

Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro says, "Alberta’s private sector has always supported our efforts to get as many Albertans vaccinated as possible. They understand the value of getting our population protected so we can get back to our lives, our work, and past the pandemic. I am grateful that our industry leaders have stepped up to be an active part of Alberta’s vaccination plan, and I know that this mobile clinic will become a valuable tool for our efforts in our province’s more remote areas. Every vaccination will help secure our province’s recovery.”

It is anticipated that up to 300 doses will be possible with the mobile clinic and James Puckrin, operationing manager with ACESO Medical says, "This will allow us to target rural communities with lower uptake or where vaccines aren’t readily accessible, as well as provide vaccinations at farms, plants, and work sites.”

Information on the mobile immunization clinic can be found by clicking HERE.