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COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin - June 30, 2021

Volume 22 – Issued June 30, 2021

GETTING THE FIRST AND SECOND DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE IS QUICK AND EASY

Anyone 12 years of age and older is strongly encouraged to get their first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. All individuals 12 years of age and older, who have received their first dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 28 days ago can now get their second dose. Youth 12-17 years of age must receive the Pfizer vaccine. 

For first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, appointments can be booked online, or by calling 705-360-4819 (Timmins) or 1-800-461-1818, or drop-in at any clinic to get vaccinated the same day. Appointments are required for all second COVID-19 vaccine doses. Visit the PHU vaccine webpage to find out when upcoming clinics are scheduled.

Primary healthcare providers offering COVID-19 vaccines will be contacting their clients to schedule a vaccine appointment. 

News Highlights:

The PHU is NOT calling individuals for second doses.

COVID-19 Vaccine Numbers:

    • Vaccine doses given at PHU mass immunization clinics: 81,954.
    • Number of people vaccinated with at least 1 dose of vaccine in the PHU area: 48,046.
    • 74.3% of individuals 18 years of age and older in the PHU area have received at least one dose of vaccine.
    • 54.4% of individuals 18 years of age and older in the PHU area have received two doses of vaccine.

Sensory Friendly Clinic

Appointments are required for the sensory friendly vaccine clinic that will be held in Timmins on July 6, 2021, for youth 12 years of age and older. Adults who may prefer to attend a clinic with limited distractions are also welcomed. The health unit will be taking the following steps at the clinic to ensure a positive experience:

  • The pace of the clinic will be slowed down which will allow more time for individual immunizations.
  • The noise in the clinic will be kept as low as possible.
  • A private immunization station will be available if required.

The PHU Is Not Calling Individuals For Second Doses

Everyone 12 years of age and older is eligible to receive their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine 28 days after their first dose. Once you are eligible for your second dose, you can:

  • Book an appointment online.
  • Call the health unit to schedule an appointment. 
  • Go to a drop-in clinic to get vaccinated the same day.

PORCUPINE HEALTH UNIT PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION WITH AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE BY AGE GROUP – JUNE 27, 2021
The older age groups have higher percentages of first dose COVID-19 vaccine than the younger age groups

Note: The data reflects the number of vaccines given in the clinics in the particular community, and not necessarily the number of residents living in those communities. The town of Moosonee is not included in the graph above as they received their vaccines through Operation Remote Immunity, rates will be included once confirmed.


PORCUPINE HEALTH UNIT COVID-19 INFORMATION LINE

Call 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 the health unit.

Timmins: 705-360-4819 Toll free: 1-800-461-1818


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