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Quebecers Will Be Able To Move Up Their Second Dose Appointments Even More

At a press conference Monday, Health Minister Christian Dubé announced that as of Tuesday, July 6, Quebecers will be able to move up their second vaccine dose appointment to a date between four and eight weeks following their first dose if they so choose.

Vaccine manufacturers recommend a minimum of four weeks between doses, the minister said.

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Quebecers 18-30 Can Re-Book Their 2nd Dose Appointments This Week — Here Are The Dates

Hey young folks, pay attention because this is great news that directly affects you! If you're 18 to 30, you'll be able to book your second vaccine dose appointment in Quebec this week.

The new appointment-making schedule was first announced at the beginning of June.

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Officials Are Setting Up A Walk-In Vaccination Site Outside The Bell Centre For Habs Fans

If you're planning on going to watch the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre this weekend and still need to get your first vaccine dose, the CIUSSS du Centre Sud de l’Île de Montréal will be setting up an outdoor vaccination tent where you can get your dose without an appointment. 

The tent will be set up outside the Bell Centre from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Sunday.

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Here's How To Download Your 'Proof Of Vaccination' In Quebec If You Haven't Gotten It Yet

A new portal where Quebecers can download their own "proof of vaccination" went live on Wednesday morning, Health Minister Christian Dubé announced on Twitter.

The portal allows those who didn't receive a QR code proof in their email to retrieve it online, Dubé said.

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Young Quebecers With A Moderna Or AstraZeneca 1st Dose Can Soon Move Up Their 2nd Dose

Patiently waiting for your second vaccine dose appointment in Quebec? Well good news, it is going to be sooner than you expected.

Quebec has created a second dose advancement schedule, meaning anyone who has already been scheduled a second dose can have it moved up. As of June 16, anyone over the age of 45 can go on Clic Santé or call 1 877 644-4545 to have their appointment switched to an earlier date.

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Only Quebecers Who Got A Pfizer 1st Dose Can Move Up Their 2nd Dose Appointment Right Now

If you got the Pfizer vaccine for your first dose, you can look forward to moving up your appointment for your second dose. But, right now, everyone else has to wait. 

Quebec's Department of Health confirmed in a press release on Monday that "for the time being, the option to advance the administration of the second dose is only available for those who have received the first dose of Pfizer's vaccine."

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Quebecers Will Soon Be Able To Move Up The Date Of Their 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

In a press conference on May 27, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé said Quebecers will be able to get their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine sooner than expected. 

For the AstraZeneca vaccine, Dubé said Quebecers who received their first dose before April 3 will be able to receive their second dose starting this weekend at a walk-in clinic or by registering on ClicSanté. 

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84,000 Quebecers Have Downloaded Their QR Codes & Here's What To Know If You're Waiting

As COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Quebec open up to anyone 18 or older, the province has also started sending out QR codes that people can use as electronic proof of their injections.

Eighty-four thousand Quebecers have already downloaded their QR codes, which have been available since Thursday, according to a tweet by Minister of Health and Social Services Christian Dubé. 

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Vaccine Appointments Are Now Open To All Quebecers 18+

As the province's "Youth Week" rolls along, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé announced that 50% of Quebecers aged 25 to 29 have already received a vaccine dose or are scheduled to get one.

Dubé told MTL Blog, "I have always had confidence in the 18-34-year-olds of Quebec. They have shown exemplary solidarity and made extraordinary sacrifices since the beginning of the pandemic."

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Quebec Will Soon Be Giving Out QR Code Proof Of Vaccination — Here's What You Need To Know

At a press conference on Thursday, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé revealed that the province will be offering electronic proof of vaccination to Quebecers who have already received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine starting on Thursday, May 13.

Dubé described this proof as "a QR code that will be provided by email to Quebecers." Here's what you need to know.

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These Health Conditions Make You Eligible For Quebec's Next Round Of COVID-19 Vaccines

Earlier today, public health confirmed two new priority groups for COVID-19 vaccines in Quebec: those under 60 years old with chronic illnesses and those with intellectual or physical disabilities, as well as those who are on the autism spectrum.

The provincial government has since issued a list specifically outlining which health conditions would allow you to qualify for a fast-track to a COVID-19 vaccine dose in Quebec compared to the general population.

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1 In 4 Quebecers Have Now Received The First Dose Of A COVID-19 Vaccine

One in four people has now received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Quebec, according to an April 13 tweet by Minister of Health Christian Dubé.

The province, which has a population of 8.5 million people, has administered over 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Quebecers. 

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