Three local pharmacies may be offering AstraZeneca vaccine bookings starting this Saturday, according to a news release from MPP Vic Fedeli.
See: Local pharmacies put on provincial list to receive AstraZeneca vaccines
Local locations include:
- Northern Shores Pharmacy (10 Maplewood Avenue – North Bay)
- Wal-Mart Pharmacy (1500 Fisher St, North Bay)
- Loblaw Pharmacy #4230 (12035 Highway #17, Sturgeon Falls)
- Shoppers Drug Mart (Parry Sound)
However, Richard Procunier, the pharmacist at Northern Shores tells BayToday that his location will not be able to take booking this weekend, but hopes to have the system ready for the middle of next week.
"All of these locations will be offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55 and over that are interested in receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, with some locations to begin offering the vaccine as early as Saturday, April 3," says the release.
Vaccinations are by appointment only so you have to call or visit the pharmacy website to make an appointment
Details on how to book your vaccine can be found here.
"We encourage everyone to sign up when it's their turn,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “Our government is ready to dramatically increase the number of vaccines we can administer once we receive a steady and reliable supply from the federal government."
Today's expansion brings the total number of pharmacies offering the vaccine to nearly 700 locations, it is expected that this number could reach approximately 1,500 by the end of April. Additional pharmacies and primary care settings will continue to join and increase access points for vaccine across the province.
The province also continues to work with primary care professionals to offer vaccinations in primary care settings and community locations, such as physician offices.
Vaccinations with the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine at primary care settings will expand according to available supply. Appointments are not being taken by request. Do not call your primary care providers to book an appointment – as of April 3, participating primary care providers in select areas will be reaching out to eligible Ontarians aged 55 or older.
Find the list of pharmacies offering the AstraZeneca vaccine.
