January 12, 2021
Central Health would like to advise the public that the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the Central Region. These clinics are open to individuals seeking their first, second or booster dose.
These clinics are APPOINTMENT ONLY. You can book your online appointment by clicking here. You can also book an appointment by calling toll free at 1-833-961-3749. All appointments need to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
These COVID-19 vaccination clinics will take place at:
Location: Baie Verte – College of the North Atlantic
Date: Thursday, January 13 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, January 14 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Botwood – Roman Catholic Church
Date: Thursday, January 13 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, January 14 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday, January 17 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, January 20 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, January 21 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Gander – Fraser Road United Church Hall
Date: Thursday, January 13 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, January 14 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (currently full - no appointments available)
Monday, January 17 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (currently full - no appointments available)
Thursday, January 20 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, January 21 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Grand Falls-Windsor – St. Joseph’s Church Hall
Date: Thursday, January 13 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, January 14 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, January 16 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, January 17 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, January 20 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, January 21 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Lewisporte – Salvation Army
Date: Friday, January 14 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, January 17 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please bring your MCP card and wear short sleeves when coming to your appointment.
Individuals who had Moderna, Pfizer, or AZ as a first dose can avail of walk-in vaccinations as long as their first dose was given at least 28 days prior.
Eligibility:
Must not have symptoms
Eligible for first, second, or booster dose (last dose was 22 weeks ago) – received their last dose on, or before, August 11th, 2021.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends those aged 18 to 29 years receive the Pfizer vaccine over Moderna, as a booster.
COVID-19 booster doses of the Moderna Vaccine are available for all individuals ages 30 years and older when at least 22 weeks has passed since completion of their primary series. As an example, if you received your second dose on August 11th, 2021, you can book your booster dose on or after January 12th, 2022.
You should not take part in a walk-in clinic or 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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Gayle St. Croix
Director of Communications and Government Relations
