NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
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The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from May 24 to 29. Walk-ins for first and second doses for individuals five years and older, third and booster doses for individuals 12 and up, and fourth doses for people 60 years and older as well as Indigenous individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over are available at the following pop-up locations:
Wednesday, May 25
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library, 425 Holland St. W., Bradford
Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Clinic location: New Tecumseth Public Library, DA Jones Branch, 42 Main St. W., Beeton
Time: 1 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 26
Clinic location: POP UP Clinic - Barrie Public Library - Painswick Branch, 48 Dean Avenue, Barrie
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Clinic location: POP UP Clinic - Tiny Township Community Centre, 91 Concession Rd. 8 E, Tiny
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Clinic location: POP UP Clinic - Springwater Library - Elmvale Branch, 50 Queen St. W, Elmvale
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, May 27
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – E3 Community Services, 100 Pretty River Pkwy, Collingwood
Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 28
Clinic location: POP UP Clinic - Collingwood New Life Church, 28 Tracey Ln., Collingwood
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Appointments for the GO VAXX clinics may be booked up to four days prior to the clinic through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.
The health unit continues to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on a walk-in and appointment basis at the Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield St. in Barrie on Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be booked through the vaccination portal or Contact Centre as listed above.
You may also receive the vaccine at many local pharmacies or booked appointments through some primary care providers, and Family Health Teams who are offering vaccine as part of their regular clinical practice. Pop-up and GO-VAXX mobile clinics will continue to be scheduled throughout Simcoe and Muskoka.
In addition, the COVID-19 Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie offers walk-ins and booked appointments from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Appointments may also be booked with the Couchiching Ontario Health Team Clinic located in the Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital Kiwanis Building - West Entrance 170 Colborne St., W.
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 identification (e.g., health card, driver’s license, passport) 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). Please note, all persons attending a Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit community vaccination clinic will be required to wear a mask. Masks will be made available at the entrance to all our clinics.
For more information about how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect upon arrival at the clinic, please visit our COVID-19 pages.
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