Health Unit schedules first COVID, Flu and RSV clinics of the season
Vaccination clinics for COVID-19, flu and RSV have been lined up for residents in several high-risk groups.
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says they’ll be visiting community hubs later this month for the walk-in clinics.
Officials say they are those who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from the viruses and do not have a primary care provider.
That includes:
- Residents and staff of congregate living settings
- Pregnant individuals
- Individuals aged 65 years and older
- Children six months to four years of age
- Individuals six months of age and older with underlying health conditions
- Individuals from a First Nation, Inuit or Métis community and/or who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit or Métis and their household members
- Members of racialized and other equity deserving communities
- Health care workers and first responders
The health unit says more community clinic dates will be released when eligibility expands to include the general public in November.
“Getting vaccinated is one of the most effective actions you can take to protect your health, that of our vulnerable friends and family, and entire community,” says Dr. Carol Zimbalatti, Medical Officer of Health for the Health Unit, emphasizing that vaccines have continuously been proven to prevent severe illness, hospitalizations and deaths. “For infants, new parents, grandparents and everyone in between, staying up to date with these vaccinations brings protection and peace of mind from year to year.”
Dr. Zimbalatti says people can get vaccinated by their primary care provider, or if they don’t have access to one, they can visit one of our clinics or a participating pharmacy.”
For more information on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines, visit myhealthunit.ca, or contact your healthcare provider.
COVID-19, Flu and RSV Vaccine Clinic Schedule for High-Risk Groups:
Parry Sound
Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Bobby Orr Community Centre
Mattawa
Oct. 21, 3 – 6 p.m. at Mattawa Golden Age Club
Sundridge
Oct. 22, 3 – 6 p.m. at SSJ Arena
North Bay
Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Elk’s Lodge
Magnetawan
Oct. 28, 4 – 6 p.m. at Magnetawan Community Centre
(This clinic is open to high-risk and non-high-risk individuals)
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