Starting next week, Huron Perth Public Health are going to make it easier for residents to get vaccinated, with walk-ins, evening hours, pop-up locations and drive-thru clinics. With this, the HPPH are urging everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
The clinics will be open for both the first and second dose, and will mainly be administering the Pfizer vaccine. Walk-ins will also be available at the clinics, though sometimes only during specific times, and you can also still book appointments.
Currently 77 per cent of Huron Perth residents over the age of 12 have received one dose of the vaccine, and 62 per cent are fully vaccinated. Right now, the majority of new cases in the region are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals.
· Clinics are open for first and second doses and will primarily administer the Pfizer vaccine, unless otherwise specified.
· Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved for youth ages 12 to 17 and is the only vaccine that will be administered to youth, in keeping with age requirements.
· Walk-ins will be accepted at all clinics, sometimes during a specified time.
· Appointments can still be booked for some clinics. Staff will direct both booked appointments and walk-ins upon arrival.
· If this is your second dose, make sure it has been at least 28 days since your first mRNA dose, or eight weeks from a first dose of AstraZeneca.
· mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) can be mixed safely and effectively. You can receive one product for your first dose, and the other for your second dose. If your first dose was AstraZeneca, you can receive either vaccine for your second dose.
· Bring your health card with you, if you have one, or another piece of identification.
· Please bring a mask and wear a short-sleeved shirt.
· Please dress for the weather and bring water with you to stay hydrated, as you may need to wait in line outside (for walk-ins).
Please visit the HPPH website, Facebook or Twitter for the latest updates on clinics and walk-in opportunities: · www.hpph.ca/vaccinebooking · www.facebook.com/HuronPerthPublicHealth · www.twitter.com/HPPublicHealth
