There are three local clinics taking place this weekend offering vaccines against COVID-19.
In Collingwood, the GO-VAXX bus will be at Collingwood Home Hardware Building Centre on High Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17. Anyone can stop by the parking lot for a vaccination, no appointment is necessary.
The Blue Mountains Community Health Centre is running its COVID-19 vaccine clinic both Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 16 and 17) from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Appointments are required and can be booked at tbmvaccines.ca.
You can still get a COVID vaccine at most local pharmacies, including Thornbury Pharmasave, and nearly all Collingwood pharmacies. Click here for locations and booking information. Some accept walk-ins without an appointment.
Immunizations are also available to residents by walk-in only at the COVID-19 Immunization Centre, 29 Sperling Dr., in Barrie on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until the end of November.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available to individuals who are turning 12 years of age in 2021 (born in 2009) and older and needing their first or second dose. Second doses must be at least 21 days after a first dose of Pfizer vaccine, at least 28 days after a first dose of Moderna vaccine, or eight weeks after a first dose of AstraZeneca with informed consent.
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).