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NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – COVID-19 vaccine clinics will take place in Nipissing and Parry Sound districts this week, with the flu shot offered to a limited number of walk-ins.
Individuals may walk in for a flu shot with or without also receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. It is safe to receive the flu shot at any point after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, and vice versa.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week include:
Mattawa
- Monday, Jan. 9 at Mattawa Golden Age Club (464 Poplar St., Mattawa) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
North Bay
- Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Elks Lodge (325 Elks Ln., North Bay) from noon to 4 p.m.
Parry Sound
- Thursday, Jan. 12 at Parry Sound Mall (70 Joseph St., Parry Sound) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Individuals are reminded to wear a face covering at clinics and, if possible, bring a health card or another form of identification. Booked appointments are preferred, as availability for walk-in appointments will be limited.
The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be offered as a booster dose to individuals aged five and older who have had six months (168 days) pass since their last dose or COVID-19 infection. Individuals who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, including individuals aged 65 and older, may be better protected if they receive a booster dose three months (84 days) after their last dose or COVID-19 infection.
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.
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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
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