Amidst the uptick in new COVID-19 cases, the Ontario Government and Halton Region have updated the age of residents who can receive a third dose of the vaccine.
Following Provincial direction, starting Monday, December 13th, residents 50-years of age and older (born in 1971 or earlier) can book an appointment to receive a third dose/booster of COVID-19 vaccine through Halton’s online booking system. Residents are eligible six months (or 168 days) after their second dose.
“We have had great success with our vaccination program so far and 87% of our residents are fully vaccinated,” says Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Thank you to everyone who has rolled up their sleeves or helped someone get to their appointment. We have a team of friendly and highly skilled staff and clinics in all four municipalities ready to provide more third doses. There are also other ways to get the vaccine in our community including many pharmacies, GO-VAXX bus stops and participating primary care providers.”
To make it easier for residents to determine when they are eligible for their third dose/booster, Halton has launched an online Third Dose Calculator. Users are prompted to select their eligibility group and the date of their second dose and are then provided with their eligibility date.
All third dose/booster appointments must be booked through Halton’s online booking system or by calling 311. Appointments are available at Halton Region Community Clinics located Burlington, Halton Hills, Oakville and Milton.
Third doses boosters are also available at many pharmacy locations across Halton and Ontario. The Province’s pharmacy finder tool allows residents to quickly sort by location and vaccine type (Pfizer or Moderna).
“With the emergence of the Omicron variant in our community, I urge all residents to be vigilant and get fully vaccinated to gain strong protection,” says Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health. “If you are eligible for a third dose, I encourage you to get it as soon as possible to gain an extra layer of protection. Getting vaccinated at a pharmacy is another quick and easy option, and with so many pharmacies participating across the region, there is likely one or more right in your neighbourhood. Thank you to everyone who is rolling up their sleeves or helping someone get their vaccine.”
