Central Health is now advising that COVID-19 vaccination is open to individuals 55 years of age or older as of December 31, 2021.
As well, Central Health is providing additional examples of individuals who are considered frontline essential workers. Frontline essential workers work directly with the public and do not have the option to work from home, and include, but not limited to, individuals who work in stores, restaurants, fast food establishments, automotive repair shops, and schools.
These individuals are invited to book an appointment for their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine by completing the following steps:
Please click the following link or copy and paste the link into the address bar of an internet browser (Google Chrome is the preferred browser https://portal.healthmyself.net/nlcentralhealth/forms/GEg
Complete the eligibility questionnaire and consent.
Select and book a vaccine appointment at their preferred clinic location. Vaccination is also available for the following groups (read more here):
Residents are reminded that they should not book an appointment if they do not meet criteria for one of these groups.
Individuals will know when the clinics are full when there are no longer any available appointment slots available in the online system. If an appointment is no longer available in the community/clinic of choice, more clinics will be available in the future. However, people should continue to check Central Health’s website as we are continuing to add clinics weekly.
You should not schedule an appointment for a vaccine if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Instead, complete a COVID-19 Assessment and referral by clicking here.
While waiting for your opportunity for vaccination, and after vaccination, it is important for everyone to continue to follow public health guidance to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your communities including:
Wearing a mask in public
Washing your hands frequently
Respecting public health guidance on gatherings, travel and quarantine · Completing the online self-assessment at https://www.811healthline.ca/or calling 811 if you are experiencing one or more symptoms of COVID-19 to arrange testing.
Central Health will continue to communicate as additional vaccine information becomes available and more clinics are set up. For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, please visit Health Canada. For up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19
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Media contact:
Gayle St. Croix
Director, Communications
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