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In order to maximize protection against the emerging Delta variant of COVID-19, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is accelerating second doses for anyone who received a vaccine on or before May 9th. In addition, the Health Unit is clarifying the rebooking intervals for those who are eligible to schedule new second dose appointments. A press release issued June 15th incorrectly implied a minimum eight-week interval for all clients. The eight-week minimum is only for those who received AstraZeneca for their first dose. For those who received Pfizer or Moderna for their first dose and are eligible to re-book a second-dose appointment, the minimum rebooking interval is 28 days after receiving their first dose.
MLHU Extending Shorter Second Dose Interval Option to Those Who Got Their First Dose On or Before…
With 17,000 doses of Moderna vaccine expected to arrive early next week, and a similar amount the following week, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is extending second dose appointment re-booking to anyone who got their first dose on or before May 9th. The added deliveries of Moderna vaccine are above and beyond the regular deliveries of Pfizer vaccine the Health Unit receives, allowing shorter second dose intervals for a much larger group starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 16th at 8:00 a.m.
Health Unit Issues Urgent Call for More Staff to Support Vaccination Effort
With more vaccine expected to arrive, additional first and second dose vaccination appointments on the way, and plans for community-based clinics, there is a need for qualified people to support the expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued an immediate call for Clinical Supervisors and Managers, as well as vaccinators and administrative staff to expand the local vaccination effort at mass vaccination clinics and community-based mobile clinic sites.
Health Unit Updates Second-Dose Appointment Re-Booking System
As those over the age of 70 and those who received their first dose on or before April 18th look to re-book their second dose appointment at a shorter interval starting tomorrow, an online option for those who booked multiple appointments using the same phone number or email address will now be available. The Middlesex-London Health Unit has updated its appointment booking system to allow those who booked multiple appointments using the same contact information the opportunity to re-book second dose appointments online.
Health Unit to Hold First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Downtown Residents and Those Facing…
The Middlesex-London Health Unit will be making it easier to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for those who are unhoused, under-housed or who aren’t able to get to mass vaccination clinics.
Health Unit Announces Rebookings Will Also Open Thursday For Those Who Received First Vaccine…
In addition to inviting those over the age of 70 to rebook their second dose COVID-19 vaccination dates starting Thursday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit will also open second dose rebooking to anyone who received their first dose of vaccine before April 18th.
Summer Heat in Store for the Weekend as Health Unit Issues Heat Warning
Bright sunshine and hot temperatures are on the way for Saturday and Sunday, prompting the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue the first Heat Warning of the season. The current Environment Canada forecast calls for highs of 31º Celsius for the next two days with temperatures falling to 20º Celsius Saturday night, before rain moves into the region on Monday, bringing slightly cooler weather. The Heat Warning will come into effect on Saturday, June 5th and will be active until temperatures are expected to drop overnight into Monday, June 7th.
Second Dose Rebookings to Open Monday for Seniors 80 and Older; Next Thursday for Those Over 70
Starting at 8:00 a.m. Monday, June 7th, London and Middlesex County seniors 80 years of age and older who have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, will have the option to re-book their second appointment to an earlier date. Those 70 years of age and older will be able to do the same starting on Thursday, June 10th. The Middlesex-London Health Unit’s COVID-19 vaccination appointment booking system has been updated to allow those in these groups to book or re-schedule a second dose appointment at a shorter interval than 112 days, based on appointment availability.
MLHU Emphasizes Public Health Guidance as Stay-at-Home Order Lifts Wednesday
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is emphasizing the importance of following public health guidance as Ontario’s Stay-at-Home Order is lifted today. Though stay-at-home restrictions are no longer in place, limits on gatherings, services and business remain in effect. This includes avoiding indoor gatherings with anyone who isn’t part of your household. The Health Unit is also underscoring the importance of continuing to follow the public health guidance that has been in place for months, including wearing a mask, maintaining two metres’ distance from others and washing your hands frequently.
MLHU Prioritizes First Dose Appointments for Individuals Aged 12 and Older
Following the Province’s announcement Friday afternoon about an accelerated rollout plan for second dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments, the Middlesex-London Health Unit will begin to offer those over the age of 80 the opportunity to re-book their second dose appointments starting Monday, June 7th, or sooner. The Health Unit will provide an update at its regularly scheduled virtual media briefing on Thursday, June 3rd.