Southwestern Public Health is encouraging residents, particularly those at highest risk of serious respiratory illness, to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and the flu before the holiday season begins.
Dr. Ninh Tran, Medical Officer of Health advises, “Anyone over the age of 65, people who are pregnant, children under 5, and those who are immunocompromised should protect themselves from serious illness and hospitalization by getting vaccinated very soon.
The health unit is offering clinics at 1230 Talbot Street in St. Thomas from 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m. on the following dates: Dec. 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 28 and 29.
Appointments can be booked by phone at 1-833-943-3900 through the provincial booking centre.
Do not call Southwestern Public Health directly to book your appointment.
Appointments can be booked online at http://www.ontario.ca/book-vaccine
Written by: Ian McCallum
