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Alberta Imposes COVID Vaccine Fee Amid ShortageAlberta plans 485,000 vaccine doses for over five million people, charging $100 for many, risking limited coverage this fall.
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- Only specific groups such as healthcare workers, seniors, and vulnerable individuals are eligible for free COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta.
- The province ordered 485,000 doses, covering less than 10% of its population and significantly fewer than the previous year.
- Many residents face a $100 charge for the vaccine, limiting access for those unable to afford it.
- A potential major COVID-19 wave this fall could overwhelm hospitals if sufficient vaccination coverage is not achieved.
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