Following the Ontario Ministry of Health’s guidance, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) will begin offering the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant COVID-19 vaccine to individuals six months of age and older starting Monday, October 30th. The influenza vaccine will also be available to the general population starting Monday.
Don't delay your protection - take proactive steps to protect your health this respiratory season. The MLHU encourages you to get vaccinated at the earliest available opportunity. By doing so, you not only prioritize your own well-being but also contribute to the overall health of the community. It is important to note that the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered at the same time, or any time before or after each other.
Where and how to book an appointment:
- Pharmacies: Please contact the pharmacy directly to confirm about vaccine availability and to book an appointment. For a list of participating pharmacies, visit: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations
- Healthcare Provider: Check with your Healthcare Provider about vaccine availability and book directly with their office.
- MLHU’s Western Fair vaccination clinic: Appointments are highly recommended and can be booked online at www.covidvaccinelm.ca or over the phone by calling 226-289-3560, Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The clinic hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday, between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. If appointments are not available online, please check back regularly as appointment availability changes frequently. Please note that the influenza vaccine is not guaranteed to be available at the MLHU’s Western Fair vaccination clinic.
Please visit our website for the latest COVID-19 and influenza vaccine information: www.healthunit.com/covid-19-vaccine and www.healthunit.com/flu.
To learn more about the signs and symptoms of respiratory viruses such as influenza and COVID-19, visit: www.healthunit.com/flu or www.healthunit.com/novel-coronavirus.
Media Contact:
Morgan Lobzun, Communications Coordinator, Middlesex-London Health Unit,
519-617-0571 (cell) or media@mlhu.on.ca
Spokesperson:
Dr. Alex Summers, Medical Officer of Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit