Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and its partners will be expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination third dose (booster) appointments.
Starting Friday (November 5, 2021), at 8:00 a.m., booking appointments for third dose vaccinations will begin for the following certain vulnerable populations if at least six months (168days) has passed since their second (last) dose.
The first in line to get the booster shot are:
- Individuals aged 70 and over (born in 1951 or earlier);
- Health care workers;
- Designated essential caregivers in congregate settings (including long-term care home and retirement home staff and designated caregivers);
- Individuals who received a complete series of a viral vector vaccine (two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine or one dose of the Janssen vaccine/Johnson&Johnson vaccine);
- Individuals who are immunocompromised; and
- First Nation, Inuit and Métis adults and their non-Indigenous household members. For a complete list of those who are eligible within each group visit: COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Recommendations.
All eligible residents will be able to access vaccination clinics across Renfrew County and District or visit a participating pharmacy.
Residents are asked to book an appointment online as this is the fastest way.
Individuals are encouraged to ask a family member or friend to assist is they are unable to book online themselves.
Residents are still eligible to receive first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
