Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot Opportunities This Week

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Vaccine clinics will take place in Nipissing and Parry Sound districts this week for individuals aged six months and older looking to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or the flu shot. It is safe for individuals aged five and older to receive the flu shot at any point in time after receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and vice versa. As a precautionary measure only, individuals aged six months to four years are recommended to wait 14 days between receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine.

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

Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics:

Magnetawan

• Friday, Nov. 11 at Magnetawan Friendship Club (Sparks St., Magnetawan) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

North Bay

• Saturday, Nov. 12 at North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (345 Oak St. W, North Bay) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundridge

• Wednesday, Nov. 9 at SSJ Arena (14 Albert St. N) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For the full schedule, visit myhealthunit.ca/FluClinic. The flu shot is also available at doctors’ offices and pharmacies.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:

Mattawa

• Monday, Nov. 14 at Mattawa Golden Age Club (464 Poplar St., Mattawa) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Parry Sound

• Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Parry Sound Mall (70 Joseph St., Parry Sound) from noon to 6 p.m.

Sturgeon Falls

• Monday, Nov. 7 at Marcel Noel Hall (219 O’Hara St., Sturgeon Falls) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be offered as a booster dose to individuals aged 12 to 64 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.

Booked appointments for COVID-19 vaccine clinics are preferred, as availability for walk-in appointments will be limited. 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