Limited Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available at community immunization clinics starting Jan. 26

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will be offering a limited number of appointments for Pfizer vaccine for residents 30 and older. Pfizer appointments will be available starting on Jan. 26 at Durham Region community immunization clinics located at Pickering SmartCentres (former Winners location) and at Oshawa Centre (Sears location). Additional Pfizer vaccine appointments between Feb. 1 and Feb. 13 will be made available later this week once vaccine supply is confirmed.

Individuals who have appointments currently scheduled between Jan. 26 and Jan. 31 will continue to be offered Moderna with the option to receive Pfizer vaccine, if preferred. Due to the limited supply of Pfizer vaccine, walk-ins will not be accepted for third doses.

The Health Department reminds residents that both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines (mRNA vaccines) provide proven protection against COVID-19. It is safe and effective to receive either mRNA vaccine regardless of which vaccine you received for your previous doses. Emerging evidence shows Moderna may provide enhanced protection against COVID 19 infection, hospitalization, and ICU admission.

There are many options for eligible Durham Region residents to receive their first, second or third dose within the community, including participating pharmacies, health care providers administering COVID-19 vaccines and at Durham Region community immunization clinics.

To book an appointment and for a list of clinics and hours of operation, visit www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment or call 1-888-444-5113. For more information on COVID-19 vaccines in Durham Region, visit www.durham.ca/covidvaccines.

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 For more information, please contact the Health Department