The province is providing more opportunities for Albertans to get vaccinated.

As of Friday (Nov.12), Albertans aged 18 or older can book appointments to receive the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine.

The province received 5,000 doses of the vaccine after receiving feedback that some Albertans would prefer Janssen, a single dose, non-replicating viral vector vaccine, over other vaccines currently available such as Pfizer and Moderna, which use mRNA technology.

“We have made doses available, and now we need these Albertans to follow through and get vaccinated. These doses are a start; we will continue advocating for more Janssen vaccine as we do everything we can to get more Albertans vaccinated,” said Premier Jason Kenney.

Due to the limited supply, the Janssen vaccine will only be administered at Alberta Health Services clinics in select locations across the province.

If you are interested in the Janssen vaccine, you can book an appointment by calling 811.