SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from May 16 to 22. Walk-ins for first and second doses for individuals five years and older, third and booster doses for individuals 12 and up, and fourth doses for people 60 years and older as well as Indigenous individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over are available at the following pop-up locations: 

Monday, May 16 

• Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Huntsville Active Living Centre, 20 Park Dr., Huntsville
  Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Tuesday, May 17 

• Clinic location: Sandy Cove Acres, Banquet Hall, 908 Lockart Rd., Innisfil
  Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

• Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Coldwater Arena, 11 Michael Anne Dr., Coldwater
  Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

• Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Wasaga Beach RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach
  Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Wednesday, May 18

• Clinic location: Collingwood New Life Church, 28 Tracey Ln, Collingwood
  Time: 3 – 8 p.m.
  

• Clinic location: Barrie Public Library-Downtown Branch, 60 Worsley St., Barrie
  Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Thursday, May 19 

• Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Stayner Arena, 269 Regina St., Stayner
  Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

• Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Tottenham Community Centre, 139 Queen St. N., Tottenham
  Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Friday, May 20 

• Clinic location: Lafontaine Community Centre, 342 Lafontaine Rd. W., Tiny
  Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Saturday, May 21 

• Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Midland Waterfront, 526 Bay St., Midland
  Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Sunday, May 22 

• Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Innisfil Recreation Centre, 7315 Yonge St., Innisfil
  Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Appointments for the GO VAXX clinics may be booked up to four days prior to the clinic through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. 

The health unit continues to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on a walk-in and appointment basis at the Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield St. in Barrie from Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be booked through the vaccination portal or Contact Centre as listed above. 

You may also receive the vaccine at many local pharmacies or booked appointments through some primary care providers, and Family Health Teams who are offering vaccine as part of their regular clinical practice. Pop-up and GO-VAXX mobile clinics will continue to be scheduled throughout Simcoe and Muskoka. 

In addition, the COVID-19 Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie offers walk-ins and booked appointments from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Appointments may also be booked with the Couchiching Ontario Health Team Clinic located in the Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital Kiwanis Building - West Entrance 170 Colborne St., W.

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). Please note, all persons attending a Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit community vaccination clinic will be required to wear a mask. Masks will be made available at the entrance to all our clinics. 

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.