SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka from March 7 to 10. Walk-ins for first, second, third and booster doses for individuals 12 and up, as well as first and second dose paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 are available on a first-come basis, while supplies last and no appointment is necessary.

The health unit strongly encourages those who are eligible to get their vaccine, particularly a booster dose, as soon as they can as a booster dose helps to reduce your risk for severe illness and chance of requiring hospitalization if you become infected with COVID-19. Youth aged 12 to 17 are eligible for a booster shot at least six months (or 168 days) after they received their second dose, while adults 18 years and older can receive a booster three months (84 days) after their second dose.

To provide opportunities for residents to get their COVID-19 vaccination quickly and conveniently, pop-up clinics are scheduled for the following dates and locations:

Monday, March 7  

• Clinic location: Hillcrest Public School, 184 Toronto St., Barrie
  Time: 4 – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 8 

• Clinic location: Sunnybrae Public School, 218 Sunnybrae Ave., Innisfil
  Time: 4 – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9

• Clinic location: Ryde Community Co-op, 1624 Barkway Rd., Gravenhurst
  Time: 10 a.m. – noon

• Clinic location: Birchview Dunes Elementary School, 1315 River Road West, Wasaga Beach
  Time: 4 – 7 p.m.

• Clinic location: Canadian Martyrs Catholic School, 7 Bellisle Rd.,  Penetanguishene
  Time: 4 – 7 p.m.  

 Thursday, March 10

• Clinic location: Lake of Bays Community Centre Arena - Senior's Building, 10 University St., Baysville
  Time: 2 – 6 p.m.

• Clinic location: New Tecumseth Library - DA Jones Branch, 42 Main St. West, Beeton
  Time: 1 – 6 p.m.

• Clinic location: Cameron Street Public School, 575 Cameron St., Collingwood
  Time: 4 – 7 p.m.

• Clinic location: GO-VAX Bus – Innisfil Recreation Complex, 7315 Younge St., Innisfil
  Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Clinic location: Monsignor Michael O’Leary Catholic School, 2 Tamarack Trail, Bracebridge
  Time: 4 – 7 p.m.

Other options for accessing your vaccine or booster include appointments and walk-ins (based on supply) at the health unit’s community vaccination clinics across Simcoe Muskoka and at the COVID-19 Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie. Appointments for the Cottage Country Family Health Team in Gravenhurst and the Algonquin Family Health Team in Huntsville can be booked through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Select pharmacies are also providing vaccines.

When attending a clinic, individuals are encouraged to dress for the weather as they may be required to wait outdoors before entering the clinic. They are also reminded to bring identification (e.g., health card, driver’s license, passport) a list of any medications they are taking, wear a loose-fitting shirt that allows easy access to the upper arm and bring any assistive devices as needed (e.g., scooter, wheelchair, cane).  

For more information about how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect upon arrival at the clinic, please visit our COVID-19 pages at smdhu.org/getvaccinated. 

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