Saskatchewan residents won’t be paying out of pocket for COVID-19 vaccines this fall.

The Ministry of Health confirmed Thursday the shots remain part of the province’s publicly funded immunizations program.

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“In Saskatchewan, COVID-19 vaccines are a part of the provincially funded immunizations program. Saskatchewan residents who have a valid Saskatchewan health card are eligible to receive a publicly funded COVID-19 vaccine,” said Dale Hunter, the health ministry’s senior media relations constant, in a statement.

Hunter added the fall immunization campaign is

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