Starting today, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reducing its COVID-19 community-based vaccination clinics.
They will now operate at two locations only, both on a walk-in basis, with reduced hours.
Mondays & Wednesdays:
- Clinic location: 300 Peter St., (Old YMCA building), Orillia
Time: Noon – 5 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays:
- Clinic location: Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield St. (Lower Level), Barrie
Time: Fridays from Noon – 5 p.m.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The COVID-19 Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie will continue to take walk-ins and booked appointments until the end of April, maintaining its regular hours of operation (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
Other options to access vaccine include local pop-up and GO-VAXX mobile clinics, pharmacies, booked appointments through some primary care providers, and Family Health Teams who are offering vaccine as part of their regular clinical practice.
When attending a clinic, individuals are encouraged to dress for the weather as they may be required to wait outdoors before entering the clinic. They are also reminded to bring identification (e.g., health card, driver’s license, passport), a list of any medications they are taking, wear a loose-fitting shirt that allows easy access to the upper arm and bring any assistive devices as needed (e.g. scooter, wheelchair, cane).
For pop-up and GO-VAXX mobile clinic schedules, and more information about how to prepare for your vaccination and what to expect upon arrival at the clinic, please visit our COVID-19 pages at smdhu.org/getvaccinated.
#DYK that our #COVID19 community vaccination clinics are walk-in only and open as scheduled from noon to 5pm on weekdays and 9am to 4pm on weekends. Pop-up and GO-VAXX clinics continue to be added. Be sure to visit https://t.co/WtKpLbcfbm to confirm details before you go. pic.twitter.com/UsPsMvGn43
— SMDHU (@SMDhealthunit) March 28, 2022
Masks and vaccine passports are no longer required in most settings, but each health measure acts as a layer of protection, with the strongest protection coming from getting vaccinated. To learn more about ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 go to: https://t.co/tsIsHZgqOG pic.twitter.com/J373lAOzMC
— SMDHU (@SMDhealthunit) March 31, 2022