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Vaccine doses administered so far: 200,620 doses

Number of people fully vaccinated: 67,112

Proportion of local population 5+ with at least 1 dose: 81.8%

Proportion of local population 5+ fully vaccinated: 78.9%

• ​The population over the age of five is now 81.8% vaccinated with at least one dose and 78.9% fully vaccinated. Over 53% of adults aged 18+ have received their booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
• The HNHU is pleased to offer a new series of vaccine clinics in libraries across Haldimand and Norfolk counties. These familiar and comfortable spaces are a convenient and easy way for individuals of any age to receive a COVID-19 vaccine dose.
• 12 to 17-year-olds are eligible to receive their booster dose 6 months (168 days) after their second dose.
• Appointments for first, second, and booster doses are available across the two counties and across various channels, including public health clinics, hospital clinics, primary care, pharmacies, and pop-ups like the GO-VAXX bus. Appointments can be booked at www.hnhu.org/popup.
• The HNHU has a supply of Moderna, Pfizer, and pediatric Pfizer to support all individuals ages 5 and over to receive the vaccine of their choice. Small amounts of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) or AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccines are also available by request. Novavax is expected to be available to interested residents in the coming weeks. To request J&J, AZ, or Novavax, please contact the Vaccine Hotline at [email protected] or 519-427-5903.
• The HNHU and  Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) are pleased to be able to offer walk-ins for all eligible individuals (i.e. ages 5-years and older for any dose number) at all clinics.
• The HNHU continues to remind residents that being fully vaccinated and receiving a booster is the most effective way to protect yourself from severe COVID-19 infection, including infection with the Omicron variant.
• The National Advisory Committee on Immunizations (NACI) has updated their recommendation for five to 11-year-olds to strongly recommend the vaccine for this age group. Getting children vaccinated is an important way to protect them. Children can book an appointment or walk-in to any clinic hosted at NGH or HNHU. A schedule can be found on the booking tool at www.hnhu.org/popup.
• If you have recently had COVID-19 you are still eligible for a first, second, or booster dose of vaccine. Residents should wait until they are out of isolation and symptoms have resolved to receive their next dose. The NACI recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine after COVID-19 infection is to wait up to three months after infection to receive the next dose.

 Mass Clinics and Pop-Up Clinics

• Norfolk General Hospital vaccine clinic continues to remain open Monday to Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. with some evening options throughout March.
• Several pop-up clinics will be hosted in the month of March at various locations including libraries, schools, and other community sites.

• Appointments continue to be posted at hnhu.org/popup.
• Walk-ins will be accepted at all locations for individuals 5+.

GO-VAXX Clinics

• Appointments can be booked for GO-VAXX indoor pop-ups at hnhu.org/popup. Pfizer and Pediatric Pfizer will be available. Walk-ins welcome.
• The GO-VAXX bus will be hosting clinics across Haldimand and Norfolk counties for the month of March. Appointments can be booked for GO-VAXX bus clinics at ontario.ca/bookvaccine and are posted 4 days prior to the clinic. Pfizer and Pediatric Pfizer will be available. Walk-ins welcome.

• • Saturday, March 19^th at Dunnville Food Basics between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 19^th at Teeterville Public School between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 26^th at Cayuga Memorial Arena between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 26^th  at Walsh Public School between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.