Eligibility
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine is currently recommended for:
- individuals who have only received a viral vector vaccine, such as two doses of AstraZeneca or a single dose of the Janssen vaccine;
- health care personnel who have direct contact with patients, residents or clients;
- all residents and staff of First Nation personal care homes;
- all residents of personal care homes in Manitoba;
- people who are immunocompromised;
- people who require a third dose to meet travel requirements at their destination; or
- individuals who previously received doses of vaccines that are not approved by Health Canada.
More information about third doses, including where they can be administered, is online at manitoba.ca.
Eligibility for first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to include anyone born on or before Dec. 31, 2009.
Vaccine Administration, Supply and Distribution
A total of 2,025,661 doses of vaccine have been administered in Manitoba.
Manitoba vaccine sites are offering walk-in and appointment-based vaccinations. Eligible individuals can book their appointments online or by calling (toll-free) 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC). For hours and days of operation, visit gov.mb.ca.
Over the next several weeks, COVID-19 immunizations are available to eligible young people at school-based clinics. For more information, visit protectmb.ca.
To date, 2,435,830 doses of vaccine have been delivered to Manitoba. This includes:
- 1,534,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine;
- 808,920 doses of the Moderna vaccine; and
- 91,960 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Additional Information
More information about the vaccine campaign in Manitoba is available at manitoba.ca and protectmb.ca. For more information about COVID-19 immunization records and cards, visit manitoba.ca.
