To help ensure you have the best protection as winter approaches, Dr Kieran Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer is strongly recommending you get your COVID booster, and a Flu shot.
According to Campbellford Pharmacist Tapan Shah, who works at the Guardian RX Drug Mart, it can be as easy as giving your local pharmacy a call.
For those looking for flu vaccination, they’re free and can normally be received as a walk-in or at the same time as your COVID-19 booster.
The bivalent booster currently available in Ontario better protects against the circulating COVID-19 variants and can help restore protection that may have decreased since your last dose.
According to Tapan, they order their vaccine supplies based on appointments.
Tapan echoes the message of Dr. Moore.
With cold weather about to set in, it’s important everyone is up to date on their vaccinations.
You can book your booster dose through:
– the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900, for appointments that are three months or more since your last dose
– the COVID-19 vaccination portal at https://www.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/, for appointments that are six months or more since your last dose
– public health units using their own booking system https://www.phdapps.health.gov.on.ca/phulocator/
– participating primary care providers
– participating pharmacies at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations
– Indigenous-led vaccination clinics
– the GO-VAXX bus and mobile or pop-up clinics (for ages five and older)
– hospital clinics (for ages five and older, visit your local hospital or public health unit for booking details, if available in your region)
