Now that the question, When will the vaccines arrive, has been answered, the next query on the FAQ list is when can I get my second shot?
For most, you will be eligible to receive the second dose of the vaccine approximately 16 weeks after their initial vaccination appointment as per the latest provincial guidance.
Effective April 15th, vaccination clinics in RCD began booking second dose appointments for individuals upon clinic checkout.
For those vaccinated prior to April 15th, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is now actively preparing to electronically roll out second dose vaccination appointments to those who provided their email address as a primary contact method.
Those who only provided phone numbers for follow-up will receive their second dose appointment information via telephone.
A small subset of the population, including some cancer patients are eligible for the second dose before 16 weeks.
Physicians will notify these individuals and second dose appointments will be scheduled accordingly.
All second dose notifications will begin to roll out over the next few weeks as individuals vaccinated first across RCD will be due to receive their second dose around the end of May.
The Health Unit is reassuring all residents requiring a second dose that they will be notified and DO NOT NEED TO CALL the Health Unit or clinic sites.
There is also no requirement to book second dose appointments online.
