The province is trying to address the reasons behind why some Albertans may not have had their first shot, from tackling vaccine hesitancy to organizing pop-up clinics for hard-hit hot spots
website, and only Prince Edward Island and Nunavut have lower rates for first doses than Alberta.
Dr. Nijssen-Jordan said the reasons for the lag vary, from difficulties accessing vaccine clinics or lingering questions about the safety or effectiveness of vaccines. She also acknowledged that there is a smaller group of people who will refuse vaccines no matter what. “There are likely going to be some additional places that will be harder to get to than others, that may not have the coverage that we desire,” she said.
She also said that as people who may have been on the fence hear more about friends and relatives who’ve been vaccinated, that can also help. She said health officials should be encouraging the public to be as vocal as possible when they get vaccinated.
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