Vaccination opportunities: November, 2023

Issued: Tuesday, October 31, 2023

COVID-19 vaccination

Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Public Health) is pleased to announce the updated COVID-19 vaccine, which better protects against the Omicron XBB subvariant, is now available to the general public at all our vaccination clinics in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. 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 stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines to build long-term protection and protect against severe disease and hospitalization. Individuals are recommended to receive an XBB.1.5-containing mRNA COVID-19 vaccine this fall as soon as they are eligible.

Seasonal flu vaccine

The seasonal flu vaccine is available at many locations throughout the community, including local pharmacies and health care providers’ offices. Those receiving a COVID-19 dose at public health clinics may be able to receive a flu shot at the same time. Visit us online for up to date clinic details, including the clinic times, locations, and eligible groups at phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics. Please note, opportunities to access the seasonal flu vaccine may differ throughout our service area each week. If you do not find a clinic in your area, please contact Public Health for more information. High-dose flu vaccine is not available through local Public Health clinics.

Getting a seasonal flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available is important, as it can take up to two weeks for your body to build immunity. Individuals aged 6 months and older can safely get the seasonal flu vaccine immediately before or after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccination opportunities for November 2023

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 contacted and will be offered an alternate opportunity. For regular updates, follow us on social media @PublicHealthSD on Facebook and X (formerly called Twitter) and visit us online at phsd.ca.

Wednesday, November 1

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Thursday, November 2

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Centennial Community Centre and Arena, Hanmer
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
NEMI Recreation Centre, Little Current
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Friday, November 3

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Saturday, November 4

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Monday, November 6

Appointment and walk-in clinics

McClelland Community Centre and Arena, Copper Cliff
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Tuesday, November 7

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Garson Community Centre and Arena, Garson
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Wednesday, November 8

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Dr. Edgar Leclair Community Centre and Arena, Azilda
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
Freshwater Community Church, Mindemoya
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Thursday, November 9

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Chelmsford Community Centre and Arena, Chelmsford
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
Espanola Recreation Complex, Espanola
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Friday, November 10

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Tuesday, November 14

Appointment and walk-in clinics

NEMI Recreation Centre, Little Current
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
Centennial Community Centre and Arena, Hanmer
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Wednesday, November 15

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Capreol Community Centre and Arena, Capreol
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
Four Directions Event Complex, Aundeck Omni Kaning
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Thursday, November 16

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Noëlville Community Centre and Arena, Noëlville
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
Espanola Recreation Complex, Espanola
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Friday, November 17

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Monday, November 20

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Garson Community Centre and Arena, Garson
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
Atikameksheng Community Centre, Naughton
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Tuesday, November 21

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Gogama Community Centre, Gogama
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
Freshwater Community Church, Mindemoya
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Wednesday, November 22

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Chelmsford Community Centre and Arena, Chelmsford
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Thursday, November 23

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Espanola Recreation Complex, Espanola
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Friday, November 24

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Southridge Mall, Sudbury
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Tuesday, November 28

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Garson Community Centre and Arena, Garson
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.
NEMI Recreation Centre, Little Current
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Wednesday, November 29

Appointment-only clinics

Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Chapleau office, Chapleau
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Appointment and walk-in clinics

McClelland Community Centre and Arena, Copper Cliff
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

Thursday, November 30

Appointment and walk-in clinics

Espanola Recreation Complex, Espanola
- COVID-19 vaccine for those 6 months and older.
- Flu shot may be available for those 6 months and older who have a booked COVID-19 appointment.

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. These vaccines teach your cells how to make a protein that will trigger an immune response. Once triggered, your body makes antibodies which help you fight the infection if the real virus does enter your body in the future.

Examples of mRNA vaccines include Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty. mRNA vaccines remain the recommended vaccine type for COVID-19 and can be used for individuals who have not been previously vaccinated and for those that have received a COVID-19 vaccine previously.

Eligibility

COVID-19 vaccines

For the 2023 fall respiratory season, the Ontario Ministry of Health, consistent with the National Advisory Committee for Immunizations (NACI), recommends a dose of any XBB.1.5-containing COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for individuals in the authorized age group. 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).