Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held Nov. 23 to 28, By Appointment or Walk-in

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) will be holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week throughout the Health Unit district, including two clinics for children five to 11 years of age.

Individuals are encouraged to bring a health card or another form of identification, if possible, as well as any required documentation for those with underlying health conditions eligible for a third dose. Eligible individuals who received their last dose before June 5, 2021, will be able to book and receive their booster dose this week. Flu shots will also be available for those with COVID-19 appointments at the adult clinics this week.

Clinics this week include:

Mattawa

• Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Mattawa Golden Age Club (476 Poplar St., Mattawa) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

North Bay

• Thursday, Nov. 25 at Elks Lodge (325 Elks Lane, North Bay) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (not 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as once advertised)
• Sunday, Nov. 28, Child and Youth Clinic at One Kids Place (400 McKeown Ave., North Bay) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parry Sound

• Friday, Nov. 26 at Parry Sound Mall (70 Joseph St., Parry Sound) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 27, Child and Youth Clinic at The Sound Community Hub (86 Gibson St., Parry Sound) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sturgeon Falls

• Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Marcel Noel Hall (219 O’Hara St., Sturgeon Falls) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Only individuals five to 11 years of age will be able to secure an appointment at a Child and Youth Clinic; however, older siblings or parents will be able to receive an adult dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at these clinics if they are accompanying a child to their appointment.

Appointments are now available for Child and Youth Clinics. To book an appointment or for more information, visit myhealthunit.ca/GetVaccinated, or call the Health Unit Call Centre: 1-844-478-1400 or 705-995-3810.

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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