Halton Region COVID-19 Vaccination Program UPDATE: April 8, 2022 More Halton residents now eligible for a fourth/second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine Starting today (Friday, April 8), the following newly eligible groups can get their fourth/second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Who can get their fourth/second dose booster of vaccine Residents 60 years of age and older (born in 1962 or earlier) First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members 18 years of age and older (at time of appointment) How to get the vaccine Appointment only through our online booking system. Where to get the vaccine Halton Region Community Clinics All fourth/second booster doses must be booked through our online booking system (no walk-ins). Fourth/second booster doses are recommended five months (140 days) after your third/first booster dose. In addition to Halton’s clinics, eligible residents can get a fourth/second booster dose at participating pharmacies, primary care providers, GO-VAXX buses and other options available in our community. All eligible residents are encouraged to get their fourth/second booster dose as soon as possible. Staying up to date on vaccines and recommended doses offers the best possible protection again COVID-19 and its variants. Eligible? Book your appointment today!  For ALL other doses—NOT fourth/second booster dose: Age How to get the vaccine Where to get the vaccine 5 to 11 years old Walk-in only Halton’s Paediatric Clinics 12+ Walk-in or book an appointment Halton’s Community Clinics Did you have COVID-19?  Vaccination is still very important, even if you have been previously infected with COVID-19. While infection alone provides some protection, vaccination after infection helps improve the immune response and may provide better and longer-lasting protection against current and future variants of the virus. When you should get your next dose of vaccine depends on when you had COVID-19. If you are five years of age or older and had COVID-19 before starting or completing your primary COVID-19 vaccine series, get your next dose: eight weeks after your COVID-19 symptoms started; or eight weeks after you tested positive if you did not experience symptoms. If you are 12 years of age or older and had COVID-19 after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccine series* and before getting a booster dose, get your next dose: three months after symptoms started; or three months after you tested positive. Note: if you are 12 to 17 years of age, this must be at least six months after completing your primary series. * For most people in Canada, a “complete primary series” is two doses of either Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccine. Some individuals, including those who are immunocompromised, require three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional guidance on intervals between infection and vaccination for individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, or children who have experienced multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), are outlined in NACI’s updated guidance. Guidance on suggested intervals between infection and vaccination may change as additional evidence emerges. For more information, read our factsheet or visit halton.ca/COVIDvaccines. Every dose counts.    Over 1.2 million doses have been given in Halton! Data last updated on Thursday, April 7, 2022, for doses administered up to and including Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Vaccination percentage for first, second and third doses for residents 12+. Our vaccination status dashboard is updated daily from Monday to Friday between 12 and 2 p.m. View the full dashboard. Help stop the spread of misinformation. Get the facts from reliable sources To learn more about Halton Region’s COVID-19 Vaccine Program, please visit halton.ca/COVIDvaccines. We also have the latest information on eligibility, where to get vaccinated, vaccine safety and answers to frequently asked questions. Please do not respond to this email. For more information, please visit halton.ca/COVIDvaccines. Copyright © 2022 Halton Region Health Department, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive updates from Halton Region Health Department. Our mailing address is: Halton Region Health Department 1151 Bronte Rd Oakville, ON  L6M 3L1 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.