COVID-19: The Vaccines

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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Clinic bookings are now available for doses in the primary series of the vaccine to all individuals aged 6 months and older. Booster doses are available to those who qualify. Please use the button below or call 705-360-4819. Health Canada approved, age-appropriate vaccines are available at each of our clinics

Please note:
You will notice a new look when arranging your appointment/registrations online. This change is the result of the health unit’s move to a new booking system called Front Desk.

There can be issues when implementing a new system. If you have any issues booking online, please contact the health unit at 1-800-461-1181 for help.

Book your vaccination appointment

Many pharmacies throughout the PHU region also offer COVID-19 vaccines!

Location	How to Book	Vaccines and Ages Available
Timmins
Shopper’s Drug Mart (next to LCBO) 5-681 Algonquin Blvd East	Call: 705-264-6511 Book Online: https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en Walk-ins accepted.	Bivalent Pfizer and Moderna Ages 12+
Pharmaright Pharmacy 38 Pine St North Unit 205	Call: 705-410-6077 Walk-ins accepted.	Bivalent Pfizer Ages 12+
Iroquois Falls
Family Care Pharmacy 190 Main St	Call: 705-232-2084 Walk-ins accepted.	Bivalent Pfizer and Moderna Ages 12+
Cochrane
Wallace Drug Store 109 6^th Ave	Call: 705-272-4381 Walk-ins accepted on Tuesdays (not available from 12-2pm)	Bivalent Pfizer Ages 12+
Kapuskasing
Rexall 142 Progress Cres	Call: 705-337-1777 Book Online: https://www.rexall.ca/covid-19/vaccines	Bivalent Pfizer Ages 12+ Clients will be placed on waitlist. Once enough people are signed up, a clinic day will be offered.
Loblaw Pharmacy 55 Brunetville Rd.	Call: 705-337-4920 Walk-ins accepted and preferred.	Bivalent Pfizer Ages 12+
Shopper’s Drug Mart 25 Brunetville Rd.	Call: 705-335-2249 Walk-ins accepted and preferred. Monday-Friday 10am till 4pm.	Bivalent Pfizer and Moderna Ages 12+
Walmart 350 Government Rd. East	Call: 705-335-6111 Book Online: http://www.walmart.ca/en/covid19-vaccinations-centre-info Walk-ins accepted anytime.	Bivalent Moderna Ages 12+

Porcupine Health Unit COVID-19 Information Line

Call or email with any inquiries about COVID-19. If you or a loved one are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine but are experiencing barriers to accessing the vaccine clinics and need support, call or email the health unit.

Timmins: 705-360-4819
Toll free: 1-800-461-1818
Email: info4you@porcupinehu.on.ca

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

*Eligible individuals must book an appointment for their vaccine. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Where	Date & Time
PHU Office - Smooth Rock Falls	Monday, March 20, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PHU Office - Hearst	Monday, March 20, 2023 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
PHU Office - Matheson	Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PHU Office - Timmins	Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PHU Office - Cochrane	Wednesday, March 22, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PHU Office - Moosonee	Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PHU Office - Iroquois Falls	Thursday, March 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Get an Enhanced Vaccine Certificate

Download or print an enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code (sometimes called a vaccine passport) to make providing proof of vaccination easier.

You will need a green photo health (OHIP) card to log into the system.

If you do not have one, call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to have your certificate sent to you.

Get a vaccine certificate

About the Vaccines

Learn about Ontario’s vaccination program to help protect against COVID-19: COVID-19 vaccines for Ontario

Additional Information

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Aged 5-11

COVID-19 Vaccines for Youth Age 12-17

Information about informed consent, fear of needles. fainting, youth clinics, risk and benefits of the vaccine and resources.

COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids 6 Months to Under 5 Years.

Children aged six months to under five years can now book appointments for the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated remains the best defence against severe illness from COVID-19.

Booster Doses

Staying up to date on vaccination is the best protection against severe outcomes from COVID-19. Booster doses are available for eligible individuals to provide an extra layer of protection. Getting vaccinated and receiving all recommended boosters is especially important for vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and those who are immunocompromised.