COVID-19 Vaccine Sequencing for Healthcare Workers • 2
Rationale into Action Using the criteria above, Alberta Health, with input from Alberta Health Services, identified the populations to be included in the province's phased immunization program. Exact amounts and timelines are subject to change depending on vaccine supply. Phases Early Phase 1: December 2020 • Focus on acute care sites with the highest COVID-19 capacity concerns: o Healthcare workers in intensive care units o Respiratory therapists o Staff in LTC and DSL facilities
Phase 1A: January 2021
• Respiratory therapists • Healthcare workers in intensive care units • Staff in LTC and DSL facilities • Home care workers • Healthcare workers in emergency departments • All residents of LTC and DSL facilities, regardless of age • Healthcare workers in COVID-19 units, medical and surgical units and operating rooms • Paramedics and emergency medical responders Phase 1B: February 2021 (timeline subject to change depending on vaccine supply) • Seniors 75 years of age and over, no matter where they live • First Nations, Métis and persons 65 years of age and over living in a First Nations community or Metis Settlement Phase 2: April to September 2021 Eligbility will move from Group A towards Group D. Timelines are subject to change depending on vaccine supply. Detailed information on how eligible Albertans will receive the vaccine will be released prior to each group. Group A • Albertans aged 65 to 74, no matter where they live • First Nations and Métis people aged 50 to 64, on and off reserve or Métis Settlements • Staff of licensed supportive living not included in Phase 1
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