People Aged 40 to 54 Now Eligible to Book AstraZeneca Vaccine

****  WELLNESS Media Release People Aged 40 to 54 Now Eligible to Book AstraZeneca Vaccine ---------------------------------------------------------------- Starting today, April 30, people aged 40 to 54 can book appointments for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at participating physician and pharmacy clinics across the province. Based on recent guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, and Nova Scotia's current COVID-19 case numbers, the AstraZeneca vaccine is now available to this age group. AstraZeneca vaccine appointments remain open to people 55 to 64 years old. Appointments for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province are open to people aged 55 and older. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines will be released continuously as vaccine supply is confirmed. All Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible. The province's goal continues to be to immunize as many Nova Scotians as quickly as possible, based on age, to reach a high rate of population immunity. COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made online at http://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by phone at 1-833-797-7772. Appointments cannot be booked directly through a community clinic, pharmacy or physician. Walk-ins will be turned away. Quick Facts: -- there are about 195,000 eligible Nova Scotians in the 40-to-54 age group -- 61 pharmacies and physician offices are administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine Additional Resources: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine: http://www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/vaccine Coronavirus (COVID-19) Book your vaccination appointment: http://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination Rural Transportation Association: http://ruralrides.ca/