January 11, 2022
Central Health would like to advise the public that the upcoming walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Springdale will take place at the Salvation Army Church. This clinic is open for individuals 18 and older who are seeking their first, second or booster dose and have not booked a vaccination appointment.
There will be no need to book an appointment as this clinic will be walk-in ONLY. Please bring your MCP Card with you.
Individuals who had Moderna, Pfizer, or AZ as a first dose can avail of walk-in vaccinations providing that their first dose was given at least 28 days prior.
The walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place at:
Location: Salvation Army Church, Springdale
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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
