Public service announcement: Starting tomorrow, adults 75 and older can book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, new groups eligible

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reminding those who are 75 years of age or older in this calendar year to book their appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine starting tomorrow, Saturday, March 27. In addition, faith leaders who provide end-of-life care are now eligible to book an appointment.

As we are trying to make sure phone lines are available for the people who are able to book an appointment, please only call if clinics have been announced for your group. We appreciate your patience as call volumes are expected to be high. We will continue to offer clinics and appointments until everyone has an opportunity to receive their vaccination.

Local booking information for additional age groups will be announced next week. Note that announcements about the provincial booking system do not apply locally.

*New* We are now also offering vaccine to faith leaders who provide:

• end of life care
• care of the deceased, funerals, bathing, or other ceremony with direct contact with deceased persons
• home visits to unwell persons
• pastoral care in hospitals/long-term care homes/retirement homes or other vulnerable settings

How to book an appointment, adults 75 years of age or older and faith leaders

• Main line: call 705.674.2299 (toll-free: 1.800.708.2505), between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week.
• To help with call volumes, an additional call centre has been set up.
• Alternate line: call 1.844.782.2273, between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.
• You can also help people who are eligible by calling to book an appointment on their behalf.

Who can book an appointment

All vaccination clinics are by appointment only and COVID-safe measures are in place. A reminder you must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure. Visit phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics to find out if you are eligible, for booking information, and for clinic dates and locations.

For more information or if you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200). Public Health returns all calls received; however, at times, inquiry volumes are high. Patience is appreciated.