There is an update on who will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Halton.
The Halton Region says that as of Monday, May 3rd, Halton residents who are 50 years of age and older (born in or before 1971) and cannot work from home can book an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at a Halton Region COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic.
Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr says the plan is to continue providing priority groups opportunities to get vaccinated.
“We continue to follow the Province’s direction on prioritization and our ability to keep opening appointments to more residents is reliant on ongoing and dependable vaccine supply from the Provincial and Federal Governments. Our clinics are ready for more supply – we have the capacity to double the amount of people we vaccinate each day.”
On Friday, April 30th, Milton residents 16-years or older living in the L9E postal code will be able to book their vaccination appointment. Residents must have had their 16th birthday on or before the date of their first appointment in order to be eligible.
Residents who are 40-years or older can also book appointments through multiple pharmacies in Halton offering the AstraZeneca vaccine. Hear from the Medical Officer of Health for the Region, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, explain why the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe to get here.
“The more people we vaccinate each and every day, the closer we get to returning to normal,” says Dr. Meghani. “We have six clinics operating 7 days a week and participating pharmacies continue to offer appointments to those 40 and older. Please get the vaccine when it is your turn – the best vaccine option is the first one available to you.”
Book your appointment at Milton’s vaccination clinic here. It is located at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton.
