Tahkayaw - the extreme cold is something that has an important purpose in Nehiyaw beliefs. Kitehayak (Elders) say that this helps to kill parasites 🦠 and those things that cause sicknesses. When I learned this, I became grateful for it, especially in times of climate change.

From all of us to you and your family, however you celebrate (or not), happy holidays. You deserve a rest after spending all year protecting yourself, your family and the future of our people ❤️ #vaxxed100 #thepowerof100

🚨🚨🚨We’re assuming they’ll officially announce this at the presser at 3:30, but 3rd dose eligibility has been updated on the vaccine information page to say 18+ and 5 months after 2nd dose. If you try to book in this afternoon, let us know what they tell you! #abvax #COVID19AB

Pediatric 2nd doses update: You can book at 21 days and onward for 2nd dose with informed consent that the NACI recommendation for best immune response is 8 weeks. #yyc is now booking through January for the full 8 week interval—hoping other zones follow suit ASAP. #abvax (1/2)

Reminder. When you go to pick up your Covid rapid tests, as your pharmacist for a free Naloxone kit (if they have them). These also save lives!

I got my third shot yesterday 💉 Why am I announcing this on Twitter? Because when I showed up, the pharmacist said he had lots of doses on hand but no one to give them to.

Please, if you are eligible, get your booster shot now!

#covid19ab #GetVaccinatedNow #GetBoostedNow

As pharmacies start gearing up to open, a few quick reminders:
-not all pharmacies got their rapid test deliveries
-it’s not their fault!
-more deliveries should be coming in the next few days so don’t panic if you don’t get tests today
-please, please be kind to pharmacy staff

Here's what we know about rapid tests tomorrow:
-not all pharmacies got their delivery today
-map is buggy
-pharmacy staff are juggling this + boosters + flu shots + regular jobs
-1 box per health care #
-they have to enter your info to create a file
-quantities limited
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An additional 5,284 kids aged 5-11 getting their first dose of #covid19ab vaccination bringing the provincial average up to 17.4%

#yyc is now up to 17.9%, and #yeg are up to 23.9%

Regional data available at Charting Alberta Covid
aryntoombs.github.io/vac

VaxxFest is always scheduled for late the afternoon... You're welcome (just kidding) #vaxxfest #vaxxed100

We will win many Covid battles before we win the war. It starts with you getting the vaccine. Join The Power of 100

The Power of 100 VaxHunterAB Dr James Makokis (nehiyô), MD, M.H.Sc, CCFP 🌈 Doing such good work for Canada and the world. Thank you so much. #TeamAmazingRace

Parents and caregivers, reply to me with your questions about the COVID vaccine in this age group and I’ll do my best to answer!

Shoutout to parents sharing their kids getting vaccinated. You are helping many parents who are vaccine hesitant see that vaccines are safe and common. In a time of misinformation, you're giving them some hope.

We are headed to Peerless Trout First Nation in Treaty 8 - there’s no cell reception here at all. If any tech company wants to put a cell tower over here, that would greatly increase access to health care and safety. Every community should have access to proper communications 👌🏽

A message from our friends, #TeamAhkameyimok Anthony and James: come to #VaxxFest - Peerless Lake Hall 1-7pm
Pediatric Pfizer available! VaxHunterAB Dr James Makokis (nehiyô), MD, M.H.Sc, CCFP 🌈

BioNTech and Pfizer's established COVID-19 vaccine will likely offer strong protection against any severe disease from the new Omicron virus variant, BioNTech's Chief Executive told Reuters. ctvnews.ca/health/coronav…

Unvaccinated? Looks like air and rail travel is no longer an option, even with a negative COVID test. We can help, come to #VaxxFest ! #vaxxed100 ctvnews.ca/health/coronav…

We are vaccinating 5-11yo at Peerless Trout First Nation #VaxxFest today! Come out to Peerless Lake Hall from 1-7pm to bring your kids to see Dr James Makokis (nehiyô), MD, M.H.Sc, CCFP 🌈 #vaxxed100

First dose done for our under 12. Shout out to amazing AHS nurses who calmed needle anxiety, and made the process smooth. 🙌🏻