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Clinics available in district for COVID-19 or flu shots

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says, 'It is safe for individuals aged five and older to receive the flu shot at any point in time after receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and vice versa.'
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North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is offering COVID-19 and flu shots this week.

Vaccine clinics will take place in Nipissing and Parry Sound districts this week for individuals aged six months and older looking to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or the flu shot.

It is safe for individuals aged five and older to receive the flu shot at any point in time after receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and vice versa. As a precautionary measure only, individuals aged six months to four years are recommended to wait 14 days between receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccine.

Individuals are reminded to wear a face covering at clinics and, if possible, bring a health card or another form of identification.

Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics:

Magnetawan

  • Friday, Nov. 11 at Magnetawan Friendship Club (Sparks St., Magnetawan) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

North Bay

  • Saturday, Nov. 12 at North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (345 Oak St. W, North Bay) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sundridge

  • Wednesday, Nov. 9 at SSJ Arena (14 Albert St. N) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For the full schedule, visit myhealthunit.ca/FluClinic. The flu shot is also available at doctors’ offices and pharmacies.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:

Mattawa

  • Monday, Nov. 14 at Mattawa Golden Age Club (464 Poplar St., Mattawa) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Parry Sound

  • Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Parry Sound Mall (70 Joseph St., Parry Sound) from noon to 6 p.m.

Sturgeon Falls

  • Monday, Nov. 7 at Marcel Noel Hall (219 O’Hara St., Sturgeon Falls) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be offered as a booster dose to individuals aged 12 to 64 who have had six months (168 days) pass since their last dose or COVID-19 infection. Individuals who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, including individuals aged 65 and older may be better protected if they receive a booster dose three months (84 days) after their last dose or COVID-19 infection.

Booked appointments for COVID-19 vaccine clinics are preferred, as availability for walk-in appointments will be limited. Individuals can book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine online at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine, or by calling the Health Unit call centre at 1-844-478-1400. Private appointments can be made through participating pharmacies in the Parry Sound and Nipissing districts. For the full schedule and more information, visit myhealthunit.ca/GetVaccinated.