Vaccination opportunities: week of October 10, 2022

Issued: Tuesday, October 11, 2022

COVID-19 vaccination

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is pleased to share that Moderna’s new bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, which offers protection against COVID-19 infection and includes the Omicron variant, is now available for everyone over the age of 18.

Additionally, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available for children 6 months to under 5 years of age. The Pfizer vaccine will be made available to this age group by appointment only at Public Health-led clinics for this age group. Clinic dates and times will be added to our website. The Pfizer vaccine for this age group is a three-dose primary series with a recommended dosing interval of eight weeks between doses. Since mixing products for your infant or child’s primary series doses is not recommended, your child should receive the same product for all their primary series doses, whether it is Pfizer or Moderna.

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is offering several convenient opportunities in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts this week to help you get your COVID-19 vaccine. Dedicated COVID-19 vaccine clinics for youth and their families will continue to be held throughout Sudbury and districts and all Ontarians aged 5 to 11 are now eligible for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

It is highly recommended to receive all COVID-19 vaccines for which you are eligible—including booster dose(s)—to stay up to date and to build long-term protection against COVID-19.

See below for this week’s opportunities.

Vaccination opportunities for the week of October 10

At select clinics below, eligible parents and caregivers may request their COVID-19 vaccination at the time of their child’s appointment. Please speak with clinic staff for more information.

More opportunities may be added throughout the week. For regular updates, follow us on social media @PublicHealthSD (Facebook, Twitter). Visit us online for up-to-date clinic details, including the clinic times and locations, and mRNA vaccine brand or routine immunization that is planned at phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics.

Tuesday, October 11

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Centennial Community Centre and Arena, Hanmer
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)

Wednesday, October 12

Appointment only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Chapleau office, Chapleau
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Garson Community Centre and Arena, Garson
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)
Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), Moderna Spikevax (ages 30 and older, and ages 6 to 29 with informed consent), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)
Espanola Recreation Complex, Espanola
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)
Foodland, 10 Notre Dame Street West, Noelville (Mobile bus clinic)
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)

Thursday, October 13

Appointment only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Chapleau office, Chapleau
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Capreol Community Centre and Arena, Capreol
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)

Friday, October 14

Appointment only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ main office, Sudbury
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 6 months to under 5 years), and Moderna Spikevax (ages 6 months to under 5 years, and age 5 with informed consent)

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Chelmsford Community Centre and Arena, Chelmsford
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)
Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), Moderna Spikevax (ages 30 and older, and ages 6 to 29 with informed consent), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)

Saturday, October 15

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), Moderna Spikevax (ages 30 and older, and ages 6 to 29 with informed consent), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)
Massey & District Arena, Massey (Mobile bus clinic)
- Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (ages 12 and older), Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty pediatric dose (ages 5 to 11), Moderna Spikevax (ages 30 and older, and ages 6 to 29 with informed consent), and Moderna Spikevax Bivalent (for ages 18 and older, and ages 12 to 17 who are immunocompromised)

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

To book online, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine or call 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200), between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For a list of scheduled clinics, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics.

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available and include a private immunization station at one of our mass clinics where lights can be dimmed, noise kept to a minimum, and extra time is allotted for the appointment.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Vaccine-to-vehicle is a service available at select mass immunization clinics for individuals who are unable to receive their vaccine within a clinic setting for reasons such as sensory sensitivities, decreased mobility, or other health concerns. An immunizer will come outside to the parking lot to provide the vaccine to individuals in their vehicle. Please note that during extreme weather or extreme cold that your appointment may be rebooked to ensure everyone’s safety.

Appointments for sensory-friendly or vaccine-to-vehicle services can only be booked by phone at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200). The call centre is open Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and is closed on statutory holidays. Booking online is not available.

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines (Health Canada).

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

All Public Health clinics offer COVID-19 mRNA vaccine brands—either Moderna Spikevax or Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (pediatric and adult doses). Based on vaccine supplies, the vaccine brand planned for use at any clinic is subject to change, possibly with limited notice. We encourage you to ask our immunizers for more information to help you make an informed decision and feel comfortable about getting either vaccine brand.

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax vaccine only. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group is currently with Health Canada for approval. Pending approval, this vaccine product may be available in future Public Health clinics. It is important to note that for children under 5 years of age, the Moderna Spikevax vaccine will follow a two-dose series while Pfizer-BioNTech will follow a three-dose series.

To learn which mRNA vaccine brands are planned for our clinics, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics.

Non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Currently, mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty or Moderna Spikevax) are the preferred COVID-19 vaccine options for the primary series and booster doses administered at all Public Health clinics. However, Public Health also keeps a limited supply of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and Novavax (Nuvaxovid), non-mRNA vaccines, which can be used for a primary series or booster dose based on eligibility.

Appointments can be booked for a non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine by calling 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) and providing a representative with your name and contact information. A representative will call you back to schedule an appointment once enough individuals have requested to receive a non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

In Ontario, you are considered up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines when you have received all recommended doses, including any booster dose(s) that you are eligible for. Visit covid-19-vaccine-eligibility for information on when you should be vaccinated based on the type of vaccine you should receive, your age, your health status, and if you recently had a COVID-19 infection.

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. 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.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, do not attend the clinic.

For more information or if you have questions, please talk to trusted sources such as Public Health immunizers, health care providers, and pharmacists, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).