COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Mattawa Today Feb 13 23

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

NIPISSING, ON – A COVID-19 vaccine clinic will take place at the Mattawa Golden Age Club (464 Poplar St., Mattawa) today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The flu shot will be available to a limited number of walk-ins.

Individuals are reminded to wear a face covering at clinics and, if possible, bring a health card or another form of identification. It is safe to receive the flu shot at any point after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, and vice versa.

The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be offered as a booster dose to individuals aged five and older if a minimum of three months (84 days) have passed since their last dose or COVID-19 infection. It is particularly important that Individuals who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, including all individuals aged 65 and older, receive a booster dose as soon as they are eligible. At this time, no extra booster doses are recommended if one has been received since September 1, 2022.

Individuals can book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine online at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine, or by calling the Health Unit call centre at 1-844-478-1400. Private appointments can be made through participating pharmacies in the Parry Sound and Nipissing districts.

For the full schedule and more information, visit myhealthunit.ca/GetVaccinated.

-30-

Media Inquiries:

Alex McDermid, Public Relations Specialist
P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808
E: communications@healthunit.ca