However, you can get one earlier if you have a recommendation from your health-care provider
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Sudbury’s health unit is gearing up a series of clinics this month to help people stay up to date or get caught up on their COVID-19 vaccination shots.
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For those who need a COVID-19 booster dose, Public Health Sudbury and Districts said Monday it recommends they consider waiting until the fall to get their vaccine. This is consistent with recommendations released by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
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“Doing so will provide greater protection before the typical increase of respiratory illnesses in the fall and winter months,” it said in a release.
For anyone starting, completing, or re-starting a primary COVID-19 series, contact Public Health to book an appointment “as soon as possible.”
People can also choose to receive their booster dose before the fall based on their health status and personal situation, and in consultation with their health-care provider.
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“Before booking an appointment for a booster dose, speak to your health care provider to determine if you should get your booster dose sooner than this fall,” the health unit said. “Booster dose appointments will be made available for those who have received a recommendation from a health care provider or Public Health.”
Public Health continues to offer COVID-19 vaccination at its office locations this summer, but by appointment only. People can also check with pharmacies or their primary care providers for additional vaccination opportunities. Clinics include:
Wednesday, Aug. 2
Appointment-only clinics
– Public Health Sudbury and Districts, main office, Sudbury.
– Primary series for those 5 and older.
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– Booster doses by recommendation only.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
Appointment-only clinics
– Public Health Sudbury and Districts, main office, Sudbury
– Primary series for those 6 months of age and older.
– Booster doses by recommendation only.
Thursday, Aug. 10
Appointment-only clinics
– Public Health Sudbury and Districts, Espanola Office, Espanola
– Primary series for those 6 months of age and older.
– Booster doses by recommendation only.
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Appointment-only clinics
– Public Health Sudbury and Districts, Manitoulin Island Office, Mindemoya
– Primary series for those 6 months of age and older.
– Booster doses by recommendation only.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Appointment-only clinics
– Public Health Sudbury and Districts, main office, Sudbury
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– Primary series for those 5 and older.
– Booster doses by recommendation only.
– Public Health Sudbury and Districts, Chapleau Office, Chapleau
– Primary series for those 6 months of age and older.
– Booster doses by recommendation only.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
Appointment-only clinics
– Public Health Sudbury and Districts, main office, Sudbury
– Primary series for those 6 months of age and older.
– Booster doses by recommendation only.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Appointment-only clinics
– Public Health Sudbury and Districts, main office, Sudbury
– Primary series for those 5 and older and older.
– Booster doses by recommendation only.
To book an appointment, call 705-522-9200 (toll-free 1-866-522-9200). COVID-19 vaccination opportunities are also available through local pharmacies or your primary care provider.
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