WCSS to host vaccination clinic June 22

WEST CARLETON – A date is set for West Carleton’s next Ottawa Public Health (OPH) pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

“I am very pleased to advise that I have been able to secure a second rural pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, June 22,” Coun. Eli El-Chantiry released in a statement today (June 15).

The vaccination clinic will take place at the West Carleton High School, 3088 Dunrobin Rd.

“The priority for this pop-up clinic is to reach those older adults (75-and-older) and recipients of chronic home care that received their first dose at a rural pop-up in early April and do not currently have a planned second dose appointment at a local pharmacy, primary care team or community clinic.”

OPH and the City of Ottawa also released a statement today (June 15) reaching out to residents that attended one of the city’s first rural pop-up vaccination clinics.

“If you received your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at a rural clinic and have not yet booked your second dose, you will receive a phone call this week from the City of Ottawa and OPH to book an appointment for your second dose at another rural pop-up clinic taking place between June 20 and 25,” city staff released in a statement. “Individuals who received first doses at a rural clinic but have already made arrangements for a second dose on their own will not be contacted.”

Appointments are required for the June 22 vaccination clinic and no walk ups will be accepted.

“At this time rural pop-up appointments are only being provided to those being contacted directly,” staff said. “You cannot book an appointment for a rural pop-up clinic through the provincial booking system, nor can you call the city or OPH directly to book at a rural clinic.”

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Residents can visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial booking system or call the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week to book an appointment at any of the community clinics in Ottawa.

You may also be able to book your vaccine appointment at a local pharmacy. Eligible residents should check with the pharmacy directly. Select primary care teams are also offering vaccines.

Visit ottawa.ca or OttawaPublicHealth.ca  for more information on Ottawa’s vaccination distribution plan.

For more information on city programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).