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News Release: Moderna and Pfizer are Interchangeable, Don’t Put Off Your Third Dose

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is continuing to follow the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations guidelines by prioritizing the limited supply of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for individuals under 30. Since late 2021, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine supply has been limited across Ontario. The Health Unit is not aware of when the supply issue will be rectified.

Individuals aged 30 and over are being offered the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine...

Public Service Announcement: Kids’ COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming to Woodland Public School

NIPISSING, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) will be holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 5 to 11-year-olds this Thursday, Jan. 20 at Woodland Public School (1325, Cedargrove Dr., North Bay) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parents and guardians can book their child’s appointment online at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine, or by calling the Health Unit Call Centre at 1-844-478-1400.

Though pre-booked appointments are encouraged, walk-ins will also be welcome. Older siblings or parents...

Public Service Announcement: Walk in or Book an Appointment for Today’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

NORTH BAY, ON – Walk-ins 12 years of age and older are welcome at today’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic, happening at Northgate Shopping Centre’s former Gap location (1500 Fisher St., North Bay) until 5 p.m. Appointment booking remains open for individuals 30 years and older at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine, or through the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit call centre at 1-844-478-1400.

Individuals should bring a health card or another form of identification, if possible.

Based on the provincial delay...

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for 5 to 11-Year-Olds

MATTAWA, ON – COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available for five to 11-year-olds Sunday, Jan. 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mattawa Golden Age Club (476 Poplar St., Mattawa). Individuals must be at least five years of age at the time of their appointment.

Parents and guardians can book their child’s second dose appointment at an eight-week interval at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine. To book a child’s second dose appointment sooner than at the recommended eight-week interval, call the North Bay Parry Sound...

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for 5 to 11-Year-Olds

PARRY SOUND, ON – COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available for five to 11-year-olds tomorrow, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Parry Sound Mall (70 Joseph St., Parry Sound). Individuals must be at least five years of age at the time of their appointment.

Parents and guardians can book their child’s second dose appointment at an eight-week interval at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine. To book a child’s second dose appointment sooner than at the recommended eight-week interval, call the North Bay...