The Middlesex London Health unit is now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty bivalent COVID-19 vaccine starting today to people 12 and over as a booster.
The influenza vaccine will become available on Tuesday, November 1 through primary health care providers and pharmacies.
It is important to note that the flu shot, and the COVID-19 vaccine can be administered at the same time, or before or after each other for kids aged 5 years and older.
Children younger than 5 years of age are recommended to wait 14 days between receiving the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Both the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines will be available at the MLHU’s Mass Vaccination Clinics at Western Fair District’s main building, Tuesday to Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as well as at the Caradoc Community Centre in Mount Brydges, Monday to Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Appointments are strongly recommended and can be booked at www.covidvaccinelm.ca, using Gate 1. Appointments can also be booked over the phone by calling 226-289-3560, Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The vaccine will also be available at the MLHU’s Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics on a walk-in basis. It is recommended that those who are eligible receive their booster dose six months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series or after receiving their most recent booster. However, booster doses may also be administered as early as three months after an individual received their most recent dose of vaccine.
Those who are at higher risk of severe outcomes, including individuals aged 65 and older, are recommended to receive booster doses at an interval of three months. It is important to note that individuals who have had COVID-19 should wait a minimum of three months before receiving a booster dose of the bivalent vaccine.
For a complete list of COVID-19 vaccination clinics, including locations, dates and times, visit www.healthunit.com/covid-19-vaccine-clinics.
For more information about vaccine eligibility, please visit: https://www.healthunit.com/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility.
Written By: K. Close