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Children over 5, educational workers now eligible for local drop-in vaccinations and boosters

WDG Public Health said it currently has a limited supply of the Pfizer vaccine and has received direction from the province to reserve Pfizer doses for individuals under the age of 30 until further notice
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Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health head office on Chancellor's Way. Tony Saxon/GuelphToday

After receiving direction from the province, WDG Public Health expanded eligibility for drop-in appointments for COVID vaccines and boosters. 

Drop-in eligibility includes:

Children ages 5 to 11 for first or second dose and residents over 12 years of age and over for a first and second dose.

Drop in appointments for booster doses are available for adults over 68, school staff and teachers, and child care educators and staff (including unlicensed care providers).

“Remaining residents between the ages of 18 and 67 must have a scheduled appointment to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Danny Williamson, communications specialist at WDG Public Health.

Appointments can be booked online or on the phone at 1-844-780-0202.

Williamson said the WDG Public Health currently has a limited supply of the Pfizer vaccine and has received direction from the province to reserve the Pfizer vaccine for those individuals under the age of 30 until further notice.

He said individuals over the age of 30 will be provided with the Moderna vaccine. 

“We will continue to work with the Province to procure more Pfizer BioNTech supply as it is made available,” said Williamson. 

“Mixing COVID-19 vaccines is safe, effective, and enables more Ontarians to benefit from the protection of a booster dose. Moderna is an excellent choice when it comes to vaccination. Evidence suggests Moderna can induce a somewhat higher immune response compared to Pfizer. Vaccination and boosters with Moderna may also provide longer lasting protection against infection and severe disease.”

Williamson said individuals are encouraged to discuss concerns with their vaccinator at the time of vaccination but no one should avoid receiving a booster because they want to select a particular vaccine.


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