As Alberta braces for what medical experts predict will be a harsher viral season than last year, the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is renewing its call for the provincial government to make COVID-19 vaccinations free and widely accessible.

Dr. Brian Wirzba, president of the AMA, warns that hospitals may not have the capacity to handle the anticipated surge in infections.

“Part of that surge is preventable with an appropriate vaccination strategy,” he said, emphasizing that the province’s current approach is falling short.

The AMA has raised concerns over the rollout of this year’s vaccination campaign, citing confusion around booking appointments, misinformation, and the introduction of a fee for most Albertans seeking the shot.

“If I have to pay $100 for it but my grocery bill is

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