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Why Is Booking a Vaccine in Alberta So Stressful?

Here is one we found in the depths of the Alberta Subreddit. Booking a COVID or flu vaccine in Alberta, especially for parents, just got a tech-aged headache. The online system currently blocks bookings for kids under 11, forcing parents to call 811, brave the phone menus, and endure hold times up to 45 minutes. This has left many, like our parent from the subreddit, feeling stuck in the last century when booking should be a breeze. Calgary parents facing this issue in Phase 1 are encouraged to stay patient while Alberta Health Services smooths out these kinks. With our city’s reputation for efficiency, let’s hope this glitch is sorted quickly.

Get more info on this story at the source: https://www.reddit.com/r/alberta/comments/1o2e28l/covidflu_vaccine_booking/ Stay informed, Calgary!

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