COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in June

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

For immediate release: June 5, 2023

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in June

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – COVID-19 vaccine clinics will take place in the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts throughout June, allowing individuals to stay up-to-date with their booster doses.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is encouraging those who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 to walk in or book an appointment if it has been at least six months since their last dose or COVID-19 infection.

Individuals aged five or older who have not had a COVID-19 booster since September 1, 2022, or a COVID-19 illness in the last six months are also urged to get a booster dose.

Boosters will not be administered at an interval less than six-months.

Individuals are encouraged to book an appointment, as only a limited number of walk-ins can be seen at each clinic.

Upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics include:

Mattawa

• Monday, June 26 at Mattawa Golden Age Club (464 Poplar St., Mattawa) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

North Bay

• Thursday, June 8 at Elks Lodge (325 Elks Ln., North Bay) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, June 22 at Elks Lodge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parry Sound

• Tuesday, June 13 at Parry Sound Mall (70 Joseph St., Parry Sound) from noon to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 28 at Parry Sound Mall from noon to 4 p.m.

Sundridge

• Wednesday, June 14 at SSJ Arena (14 Albert St. N, Sundridge) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Clinic hours are subject to change to accommodate demand for the COVID-19 vaccine. The schedule will be updated online at myhealthunit.ca/GetVaccinated.

Appointments can be booked at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine, or by calling the provincial vaccine contact centre at 1-833-943-3900. Private appointments can be made through participating pharmacies in the Parry Sound and Nipissing districts.

Individuals are reminded to wear a face covering at clinics and, if possible, bring a health card or another form of identification.

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Media Inquiries:

Alex McDermid, Public Relations Specialist

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