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Vaccine doses administered so far: 153,293 doses

Number of people completely vaccinated: 65,126

Proportion of local population 5+ population with at least 1 dose: 78.6%

Proportion of local population 5+ population fully vaccinated: 75.3%

*please note, statistics are now including rates for 5-11 year-olds.

• The HNHU has exceeded a major milestone of 150,000 doses vaccine administered so far. To date, 153,293 doses have been administered.
• In HNHU the population 5 years and older is now 75.3% fully vaccinated and 78.6% at least partially vaccinated.
• The Province of Ontario exceeded 90% of the 12+ population with at least one dose as of last week.
• Coverage in Long-term Care Homes is continually increasing and residents are nearly 100% fully vaccinated and staff in these settings are over 85% vaccinated.
• Vaccination coverage among children 5-11 years in HNHU is 14.2% after just 10 days of eligibility. Pharmacy, hospital, and primary care partners have contributed immensely to this success so far.
• Youth 12-17 vaccine coverage for at least one dose is up to 65.2% in Haldimand and Norfolk. This continues to be a major target for the HNHU to increase vaccine coverage amongst the eligible populations.
• As of Monday, December 13, residents 50 years and over will be eligible for booster doses. These doses, like all HNHU doses, can be booked at hnhu.org/popup after that date.
• Children, youth, and adults are encouraged to book their second doses at 8 weeks after their first doses, if not already fully vaccinated. The 8-week interval is important as the research demonstrates how immune response is stronger with a second dose at or after 8 weeks.
• New partnership with HNHSS Homelessness Prevention will seek to provide supports for vaccine booking to those who are precariously housed, underhoused, or experiencing homelessness. These clients will be supported in connecting with the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline to assist in booking appointments.
• A third dose clinic was held with MCFN partners last week to complete nearly 250 doses. Additional clinics are upcoming for children and adults.

The GO-VAXX Bus  

• Tuesday, December 7, at Panorama in Simcoe, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 18, at Canborough Community Centre (7 Darling St, Canborough) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday, December 20, at Courtland Community Centre (272 Main St., Courtland) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 Children’s Clinics

• Children’s vaccine clinics will be held in a variety of locations and will be available for booking on hnhu.org/popup.
• Clinics will initially be held in Simcoe, Caledonia, Delhi, Dunnville, and added to other communities as needed.

Mass Clinics (12+)

• Norfolk General Hospital (365 West St., Simcoe)
• • NGH is offering daily clinics, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Large groups and those eligible for a third dose encouraged to book online

• Vittoria Community Centre (35 Oakes Blvd., Vittoria).

• • December 15, form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Pfizer only
• Dunnville Health Unit Office (117 Forest St. E., Dunnville)
  • December 9 and December 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Appointments are recommended for third doses
  • Pfizer only
• Riverside Exhibition Centre (151 Caithness St. E, Caledonia)
  • December 7, 14, and 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Appointments are recommended for third doses
  • Pfizer only
• Delhi Clinic (Delhi Family Health Team, 99 King St, Delhi)
  • December 14, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • December 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Appointments are required
  • Pfizer only

Information such as clinic dates, and how to register for community pop-ups can be found at www.hnhu.org/popup.

For more information on the local vaccine rollout, visit HNHU.org/covax.