Alberta and Quebec are ending free COVID-19 vaccines, and it will now cost people in those provinces anywhere from $100 to $200 to get the shot.
Saskatchewan, however, is keeping the vaccines free of charge. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) told Global News in a statement that COVID-19 vaccines are a part of the provincially-funded immunization program, and that anyone with a valid health card can receive a shot.
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Along with COVID-19 vaccines, flu vaccines are being shipped out across the country from GSK Canada.
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The SHA says it will begin rolling out its immunization program in early October.
Katherine Ludwig has the full details in the video above.
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