NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at clinics taking place throughout the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts this week. Individuals can book an appointment at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine, or by calling the Health Unit call centre at 1-844-478-1400. Those with an appointment are reminded to bring a health card or another form of identification, if possible.

Appointments are available at the following clinics this week:
Mattawa
• Saturday, Jan. 30 at Mattawa Golden Age Club (476 Poplar St., Mattawa) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North Bay
• Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Best Western (700 Lakeshore Dr., North Bay) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 28, Children’s clinic for 5 to 11-year-olds at Best Western from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 28 at Northgate Shopping Centre, former Gap location (1500 Fisher St., North Bay), from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Children must be at least five years of age to receive a vaccine at a children’s clinic. The pediatric COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in five to 11-year-olds is not yet available at regular clinics. Those unable to book into a children’s clinic can have their five to 11-year-old vaccinated at a participating pharmacy. The Health Unit is recommending eight weeks between first and second doses for everyone five years of age and older. Individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible to receive a third dose 84 days after their second dose. The Health Unit is continuing to follow the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations guidelines by prioritizing the limited supply of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for individuals under 30. Individuals 30 and older will receive Moderna.

For 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