A message from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
The health unit strongly recommends that all individuals eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, particularly a booster dose, book an appointment or attend a walk-in clinic as soon as they can to help reduce their risk for severe illness and chance of requiring hospitalization if they become infected with COVID-19.
As of today, youth aged 12 to 17 are eligible for a booster shot at least six months (or 168 days) after they received their second dose. Appointments can be booked through the provincial booking system and the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre, as well as at select pharmacies administering the Pfizer vaccine. The health unit is also accepting walk-ins at its community clinics based on supply.
When attending a clinic, individuals are encouraged to dress for the weather as they may be required to wait outdoors before entering the clinic. They are also reminded to bring a health card, a list of any medications they are taking, wear a loose-fitting shirt that allows easy access to the upper arm and bring any assistive devices as needed (e.g., scooter, wheelchair, cane).
For more information about how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect upon arrival at the clinic, please visit our COVID-19 pages at smdhu.org/getvaccinated.
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We are seniors … 81 and 78 … one with COPD. We filled in the form, received a date, printed out, and showed up on the appointed date at the appointed time ….
ONLY TO BE TOLD we didnt qualify!!
WHAT??????? Unbelievable! Everything we have heard in the messaging is that COPD folks are vulnerable. As are seniors. To us “immuno compromised” would definitely cover COPD, and also age.
Once again, the messaging surrounding the management of COVID is laughably lacking and confusing.