Drug warning: Increase in suspected drug poisonings (overdoses)

The Community Drug Strategy has received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of toxic substances in Sudbury and districts.

While we cannot confirm the substance(s) causing the overdoses, this situation serves as an important reminder to the community that street drugs, including stimulants, may be cut or mixed with substances such as benzos (benzodiazepines), xylazine, fentanyl, or carfentanil. Frontline workers warn that substances with greater toxicity than usual may be circulating locally. There has also been an increase in reports of individuals having abnormal reactions after using white powdered substances.

An overdose occurs when a person uses a substance, and their body is unable to handle the effects. As a result, the brain is unable to control basic life functions. The person might pass out, stop breathing, or experience a seizure. Overdoses can be both fatal and non-fatal.

Prevent overdoses to save lives:

Avoid mixing drugs, including prescribed, over the counter, and illegal drugs.
Avoid drinking alcohol while using other drugs.
Use caution when switching substances: start with a lower dose than you usually would.
If you have not used in a while, start with a lower dose. Your tolerance may be lower.
When using substances, consider the following options:
- Have a trusted person with you who can provide support as needed.
- Visit an overdose prevention site such as The Spot in Greater Sudbury (Réseau ACCESS Network).
- Connect with the National Overdose Response Service at 1.888.688.6677 (NORS line).
- Access the Brave App.
Avoid using drugs when you are alone.
Carry a naloxone kit. Know how to use it.
Call 911 if you suspect an overdose.

Opioid overdose symptoms include:

fingernails and lips turn blue or purplish black
skin turns bluish purple, grayish, or ashen, depending on skin tone
dizziness and confusion
the person can’t be woken up
choking, gurgling, or snoring sounds
slow, weak, or no breathing
drowsiness or difficulty staying awake

Stimulant overdose symptoms include:

seizures
drooling or frothing from the mouth
limb spasms or rigidity
tightening or pain in the chest
not breathing or shallow breathing
signs of a stroke such as the inability to talk clearly, losing feelings in the face, arms, or legs on one side of the body

Due to benzodiazepines (benzos) toxicity, an overdose may last for hours and look like:

extreme sleepiness or passing out
poor balance and movement control
slurred speech
blackouts and memory loss

How to respond to an overdose:

GIVE NALOXONE. This will help reverse an opioid overdose and will do no harm if the overdose is not due to opioids. This may improve breathing, but the person may not regain consciousness due to sedation.
Call 911 to get medical help and keep monitoring breathing.
Try to keep the person awake. If they are anxious, try to get them to slow down and relax.
Cool the person down with a damp washcloth on their forehead.
If the person is having a seizure, remove any sharp or dangerous items around them.
If the person is unconscious, place them in the recovery position.

Please distribute this information widely to help share the message.

This item was last modified on March 29, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of March 27, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Public Health Sudbury & Districts offers opportunities in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts to help you get your COVID-19 vaccine. If you don’t see a clinic offered in your area this week, check back next week for more. See all Public Health clinic opportunities at phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics. Additional opportunities to receive a COVID-19 vaccine may also be available through select primary care providers and at participating pharmacies. Visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for pharmacy locations that offer the COVID-19 vaccine.

Public Health recommends that you receive all COVID-19 vaccines for which you are eligible—including booster doses—to build long-term protection against COVID-19. Staying up to date means you have completed the initial dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine. For those 5 years of age and older, it also means having received a COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months.

Influenza vaccination

The influenza vaccine is readily available at many locations throughout the community including local pharmacies and health care providers’ offices. In addition, Public Health Sudbury & Districts is offering the influenza vaccine throughout the district by appointment only. To book an appointment, please call 705.522.9200 (toll-free: 1.866.522.9200), Monday to Friday, during normal business hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vaccination opportunities for the week of March 27

At select appointment-only clinics for those under 5 years of age, eligible parents and caregivers may request their COVID-19 vaccination at the time of their child’s appointment. Please speak with clinic staff for more information.

Public Health may occasionally need to cancel clinics due to unforeseen circumstances, including inclement weather events that impact clinic operations. In the event a clinic is cancelled, all clients with a booked appointment will be offered an alternate opportunity. Where feasible, some cancelled clinics will be rescheduled. For regular updates, follow us on social media @PublicHealthSD (Facebook, Twitter). Visit us online for up-to-date clinic details, including the clinic times and locations, vaccine type or routine immunization that is planned at phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics.

Monday, March 27

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Wednesday, March 29

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, March 30

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Espanola office, Espanola
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Atikameksheng Community Centre, Naughton
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, March 31

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

To book online, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine or call 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200), between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For a list of scheduled clinics, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics.

Additional opportunities may also be available through select primary care providers or at participating pharmacies. Visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for pharmacy locations that offer the COVID-19 vaccine.

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Vaccine-to-vehicle is a service available at select mass immunization clinics for individuals who are unable to receive their vaccine within a clinic setting for reasons such as sensory sensitivities, decreased mobility, or other health concerns. An immunizer will come outside to the parking lot to provide the vaccine to individuals in their vehicle. Please note that during extreme weather or extreme cold that your appointment may be rebooked to ensure everyone’s safety.

Appointments for sensory-friendly or vaccine-to-vehicle services can only be booked by phone at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200). The call centre is open Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and is closed on statutory holidays. Booking online is not available.

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

All Public Health clinics offer mRNA vaccine brands—either Moderna Spikevax or Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty, for primary series and booster doses to eligible individuals. Public Health clinics have original monovalent mRNA vaccines as well as bivalent mRNA vaccines. The monovalent vaccines are used for the primary series for all individuals 6 months and older. The bivalent mRNA vaccines include two strains of the COVID-19 virus: the original COVID-19 strain and the Omicron variant strain. The bivalent mRNA vaccines are expected to provide improved protection against the circulating Omicron variants compared to the original mRNA vaccines. The bivalent vaccines are used for booster doses to eligible individuals aged 5 years and older. We encourage you to ask our immunizers for more information to help you make an informed decision and feel comfortable about getting your vaccine.

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccines.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

In Ontario, you are considered up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines when you have completed the initial dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine and have received a COVID-19 vaccine within the last 6 months (if eligible). A bivalent booster dose is strongly recommended for select high-risk groups at an interval of 3 months from their last dose. Visit covid-19-vaccine-eligibility for information on when you should be vaccinated based on the type of vaccine you should receive, your age, your health status, and if you recently had a COVID-19 infection.

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

For more information or if you have questions, please talk to trusted sources such as Public Health immunizers, health care providers, and pharmacists, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19, or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

This item was last modified on March 27, 2023

Drinking water advisory lifted for the Town of Foleyet

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Friday, March 24, 2023, for residents of the Town of Foleyet.

Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system. The water has been tested to ensure its safety.

“The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in the Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.”

What to do after a drinking water advisory is lifted and before using the water:

Run cold water faucets for five minutes or until the water runs clear.
Run drinking fountains for five minutes before using the water or until the water runs clear.
Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.
Drain and refill hot water heaters.
Large-volume users (for example, schools) may need to run cold water taps for a longer period of time on first use.
To get rid of sediment, faucet screens should be removed, rinsed and put back in place.

For more information, please call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 464, toll-free 1.866.522.9200 or visit phsd.ca.

This item was last modified on March 26, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of March 20, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccination

Vaccination opportunities for the week of March 20

Monday, March 20

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Tuesday, March 21

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Manitoulin Island office, Mindemoya
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Wednesday, March 22

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Capreol Community Centre and Arena, Capreol
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, March 23

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- Primary series and booster doses for those 12 and older.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Espanola office, Espanola
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, March 24

Appointment and walk-in clinics

New Sudbury Public Library, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Saturday, March 25

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccines.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

This item was last modified on March 20, 2023

NOTICE: Check Before You Go downtime

Due to system maintenance, Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Check Before You Go website will experience downtime between 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, and 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, please visit our website at phsd.ca or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

This item was last modified on March 17, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of March 13, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccination

Vaccination opportunities for the week of March 13

Monday, March 13

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Tuesday, March 14

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Manitoulin Island office, Mindemoya
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

NEMI Recreation Centre, Little Current
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Wednesday, March 15

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Main Public Library, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, March 16

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Espanola office, Espanola
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, March 17

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccines.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

This item was last modified on March 13, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of March 6, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccination

Vaccination opportunities for the week of March 6

Monday, March 6

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Tuesday, March 7

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.

Wednesday, March 8

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Centennial Community Centre and Arena, Hanmer
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, March 9

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Espanola office, Espanola
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Noëlville Community Centre and Arena, Noëlville
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, March 10

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines (Health Canada).

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

All Public Health clinics offer mRNA vaccine brands —either Moderna Spikevax or Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty, for primary series and booster doses to eligible individuals. Public Health clinics have original monovalent mRNA vaccines as well as bivalent mRNA vaccines. The monovalent vaccines are used for the primary series for all individuals 6 months and older. The bivalent mRNA vaccines include two strains of the COVID-19 virus: the original COVID-19 strain and the Omicron variant strain. The bivalent mRNA vaccines are expected to provide improved protection against the circulating Omicron variants compared to the original mRNA vaccines. The bivalent vaccines are used for booster doses to eligible individuals aged 5 years and older. We encourage you to ask our immunizers for more information to help you make an informed decision and feel comfortable about getting your vaccine.

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

For more information or if you have questions, please talk to trusted sources such as Public Health immunizers, health care providers, and pharmacists, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

This item was last modified on March 6, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of February 27, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccination

Vaccination opportunities for the week of February 27

Monday, February 27

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Tuesday, February 28

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Freshwater Community Church (old Mindemoya Missionary Church), Mindemoya
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Wednesday, March 1

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Dr. Edgar Leclair Community Centre and Arena, Azilda
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, March 2

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Espanola office, Espanola
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, March 3

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines (Health Canada).

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

All Public Health clinics offer mRNA vaccine brands —either Moderna Spikevax or Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), for primary series and booster doses to eligible individuals. Public Health clinics have original monovalent mRNA vaccines as well as bivalent mRNA vaccines. The monovalent vaccines are used for the primary series for all individuals 6 months and older. The bivalent mRNA vaccines include two strains of the COVID-19 virus: the original COVID-19 strain and the Omicron variant strain. The bivalent mRNA vaccines are expected to provide improved protection against the circulating Omicron variants compared to the original mRNA vaccines. The bivalent vaccines are used for booster doses to eligible individuals aged 5 years and older. We encourage you to ask our immunizers for more information to help you make an informed decision and feel comfortable about getting your vaccine.

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

For more information or if you have questions, please talk to trusted sources such as Public Health immunizers, health care providers, and pharmacists, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

This item was last modified on February 27, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of February 21, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccination

Vaccination opportunities for the week of February 21

Tuesday, February 21

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Manitoulin Island office, Mindemoya
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Gogama Community Centre, Gogama
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Wednesday, February 22

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Four Directions Event Complex, Aundeck Omni Kaning
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, February 23

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- Primary series and booster doses for those 12 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Espanola Recreation Complex, Espanola
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, February 24

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Saturday, February 25

Appointment and walk-in clinics

New Sudbury Centre, in the office space above the food court, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines (Health Canada).

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

For more information or if you have questions, please talk to trusted sources such as Public Health immunizers, health care providers, and pharmacists, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

This item was last modified on February 23, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of February 13, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccination

Vaccination opportunities for the week of February 13

Monday, February 13

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

New Sudbury Centre, in the office space above the food court, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Tuesday, February 14

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Manitoulin Island office, Mindemoya
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

NEMI Recreation Centre, Little Current
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Wednesday, February 15

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Chelmsford Community Centre and Arena, Chelmsford
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, February 16

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Espanola office, Espanola
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Killarney Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Killarney
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, February 17

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines (Health Canada).

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

Non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Currently, mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty or Moderna Spikevax) are the preferred COVID-19 vaccine options for the primary series and booster doses administered at all Public Health clinics. However, Public Health can order a limited supply of the Novavax (Nuvaxovid) non-mRNA vaccine, which can be used for a primary series or booster dose based on eligibility.

Appointments can be booked for a non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine by calling 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) and providing a representative with your name and contact information. A representative will call you back to schedule an appointment once enough individuals have requested to receive a non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

For more information or if you have questions, please talk to trusted sources such as Public Health immunizers, health care providers, and pharmacists, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

This item was last modified on February 13, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of February 6, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccination

Vaccination opportunities for the week of February 6

Monday, February 6

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Wednesday, February 8

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Garson Community Centre and Arena, Garson
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, February 9

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Espanola office, Espanola
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, February 10

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines (Health Canada).

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

Non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

For more information or if you have questions, please talk to trusted sources such as Public Health immunizers, health care providers, and pharmacists, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

This item was last modified on February 6, 2023

Vaccination opportunities: week of January 30, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccination

Vaccination opportunities for the week of January 30

Monday, January 30

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Tuesday, January 31

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Freshwater Community Church (old Mindemoya Missionary Church), Mindemoya
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Wednesday, February 1

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, main office, Sudbury
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series for those 5 and older.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Dr. Edgar Leclair Community Centre and Arena, Azilda
- Primary series booster doses for those 5 and older.

Thursday, February 2

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Espanola office, Espanola
- Primary series for those 6 months to under 5.
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Friday, February 3

Appointment and walk-in clinics

New Sudbury Centre, in the office space above the food court, Sudbury
- Primary series and booster doses for those 5 and older.

Book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Clinic services

Sensory-friendly service (COVID-19)

Sensory-friendly services may be available, as needed.

Vaccine-to-vehicle service (COVID-19)

Questions about vaccination

Learn about the Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines (Health Canada).

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

For vaccine clinics for children under 5 years of age, Public Health currently offers the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

Non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

All vaccination clinics have COVID-safety measures in place. You must not attend a clinic if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are in isolation due to a COVID-19 exposure.

Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
Eat and drink something before you arrive at your appointment to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.
Do not show up until 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
When possible, please limit the number of support people attending a vaccination clinic to one person.
Dress for the weather, you may have to wait in line if you plan on attending a walk-in clinic.
Wear a top that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.
Wear a medical mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin. If you do not have a medical mask, pediatric and adult medical masks will be available at the entrance to the clinic.

For more information or if you have questions, please talk to trusted sources such as Public Health immunizers, health care providers, and pharmacists, visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

This item was last modified on January 30, 2023