More second-dose vaccine clinics and walk-in vaccine opportunities are being presented by Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) over the next few days.
PHSD has announced Friday morning that it is further fast-tracking second doses of vaccine, exclusively through walk-in clinics scheduled for Friday to Sunday, June 18, 19, 20, in Greater Sudbury.
Effective immediately, anyone who received a first dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) on or before May 9, 2021, and anyone who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at least eight weeks ago can present to a Public Health-led walk-in clinic for their second vaccine dose.
Anyone previously eligible for a second dose is also welcome to attend these clinics, said a PHSD news release.
Also, beginning on Monday, June 21, 2021, those who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on or before May 9 are newly eligible to book an appointment for their second dose. Appointments can be booked online or by calling our call centre, said the health unit.
To book online starting Monday, June 21, at 8 a.m., visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/.
As announced on June 12, 2021, individuals who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine are eligible to receive a second dose of any COVID-19 vaccine at an interval of eight to 12 weeks, with informed consent. An mRNA vaccine is now preferred as the second dose based on evidence of immune protection and as recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).
The health unit said the following eligibility criteria applies for anyone attending a vaccine walk-in clinic starting June 18:
-Individuals 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive a first dose (individuals aged 12 to 17 are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine).
-Individuals 70 years of age and older in 2021.
-Individuals who received a first dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) on or before May 9, 2021.
-Individuals who received a first dose of Astra-Zeneca at least eight weeks ago and wish to receive an mRNA vaccine.
-Individuals who are previously eligible for shortened second dose interval (e.g. high risk health care workers, essential caregivers, people with defined health conditions).
Following is a list of places and times for vaccine clinics for the coming week:
Greater Sudbury
-Friday, June 18, 2021, at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be up to 750 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be up to 950 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be up to 2000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Centennial Community Centre and Arena (Hanmer) between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be up to 350 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Carmichael Arena between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be up to 475 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the Centennial Community Centre and Arena (Hanmer) between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be up to 275 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the Carmichael Arena between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be up to 425 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Dr. Edgar Leclair Community Centre and Arena (Azilda) between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be up to 275 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Carmichael Arena between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be up to 400 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
-Friday, June 25, 2021, at the Gerry McRory Countryside Sports Complex between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be up to 200 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Espanola
-Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the Espanola Recreation Centre between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be up to 120 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Manitoulin Island
-Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the NEMI Recreation Centre (Little Current) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will be up to 120 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Sudbury East
-Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Alban Community Centre between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. There will be up to 50 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Individuals who choose to attend a walk-in clinic can expect to wait in line, and this option may not be suitable for those who cannot stand or wait for longer periods of time. The health unit said it will do our best to accommodate everyone; however, it is possible there will not be enough doses to offer vaccine to every person that attends a walk-in clinic.
