May 30, 2021
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Jim McDonell.
Significant progress is being made on the vaccination front, with over 70 percent of adults receiving their first dose, surpassing our neighbours in the United States. Eleven local pharmacies now offer the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines as new data and supplies allow the program to expand. The Pfizer vaccine has also been approved for our youth 12 years old and older. You can book your appointment at www.ontario.ca/bookvaccine or by calling 1-888-999-6488 if you have a red and white OHIP card, need assistance, or wish to book multiple appointments. Limited supplies of the AstraZeneca vaccines have arrived, making second-dose appointments available for those who received their first dose between March 10 and 19. People will be contacted by the pharmacy where they received their first dose. AstraZeneca differs from the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as the drug maker recommends its second dose to be taken at the 12-week interval to maximize its effectiveness. Expansion of the second dose program for all vaccines will be forthcoming over the upcoming weeks.