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​April 14, 2022

​Ottawa Public Health will be hosting an after-school COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Our Lady of Victory (1175 Soderlind Street) on Saturday, April 23rd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
 
The priority for the after-school clinics are children aged 5 to 11 years, their families and household members in the surrounding community. Those living in the surrounding area who still need a 1st, 2nd or 3rd doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are also welcome.

Residents eligible for the 4th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to make an appointment at one of OPH’s community clinic as drop-in availability will be limited at all OPH clinics, including after-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

To book an appointment to one of the community clinics, residents can visit the online provincial booking system, call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 or OPH’s booking line at 613-691-5505.
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April 13, 2022 – Special Statement from Dr. Vera Etches  

As we approach another holiday during the pandemic, many people are making plans to gather with loved ones or attend religious ceremonies. Spending time with family and friends is important for mental health, so if you are planning to gather with others, I encourage everyone to continue to assess your individual risk and the risk of those with whom you plan to gather.


We continue to see a high level of COVID-19 in the community based on our usual indicators, including wastewater data, per cent positivity, outbreaks and hospitalizations.


Given the current high level of COVID-19 in the community, Ottawa Public Health is strongly recommending individuals to wear masks in indoor settings, particularly in situations where physical distancing may be difficult or impossible.  Consider keeping your gathering smaller and limiting the number of contacts outside your household.

​The weather forecast is calling for milder temperatures this weekend, so think about taking your gatherings outdoors. Keep windows or screen doors open to increase air flow. Consider the vaccination status of the individuals in attendance.



We encourage everyone to get all vaccination doses they are eligible for – for those 60 and older, that means a fourth dose. Booster doses significantly reduce the risk of severe illness and lower the risk of transmission. More information on eligibility can be found on our website.

People may choose to book their 4th dose after 3 months for additional protection during this resurgence by calling the provincial vaccine
booking line, rather than at the automatic 5-month interval using the online booking system.


And as always, if you are feeling sick, stay home. Even if you test negative on a rapid test, stay home and do not attend any gatherings if you’re feeling sick. We are aware of other viruses circulating in the community, including gastrointestinal illness. This may present differently than COVID-19, but it is still important to stay home when sick and to use layers of protection to reduce transmission and keep others well. If you have symptoms or test positive be sure to follow isolation instructions to reduce the risk of transmission, more information is available at 
OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Self-Isolate.  

The Province of Ontario has recently expanded eligibility for testing and COVID-19 antiviral treatments for people with symptoms who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19. These treatments must be taken within the first five days of symptom onset. More information on treatment can be found at 
OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVIDAntiviral.

We are still in the middle of a significant wave and taking these precautions will help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

I know that hearing the same message for two years is not easy. Sharing this message is not easy. We have been through – and continue to navigate – a significant event that will leave an imprint on our lives forever.  We don't yet know long COVID will be present in the community, or to what extent, but we've been at this for 25 long months and we will see this through with you. Such measures will not always be needed, but are useful to go back to in times of high levels of COVID-19 in the community.

So for now, continue to take care of each other.


Be kind. Be well. And be safe.


​Thank you. Merci. Meegwetch.
Updates from Ottawa Public Health (OPH) 

COVID-19 Vaccination 

As noted in Dr. Moloughney’s Special Statement, COVID-19 vaccination continues to be crucial, especially as public health measures are lifted. A third dose provides a higher level of protection than two doses.  

For your awareness, OPH has begun calling Ottawa residents 60-69 years of age who have not yet received their third dose and offering to book them into a clinic. The Community Operations team is also reaching out to community partners in neighbourhoods with lower uptake of third doses to try and promote hub and mobile clinic options.  

School Immunization Catch-Up Clinics
 
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has resumed school immunization catch-up clinics, by appointment only, for youth who attend school in Ottawa who were unable to attend or receive their school-based vaccines (Hepatitis B, HPV, Meningococcal vaccines) at their school clinic in grade 7.  

In addition to providing COVID-19 vaccines for residents, the 
JH Putman School Community Clinic and Orleans Ruddy Family YMCA-YWCA Community Clinic will offer the above-referenced publicly funded immunizations for eligible youth who meet one or more of the following criteria: 
  • Student in grade 7 or 8 who was unable to attend or receive school-based vaccines at their school clinic; 
  • Student in grades 9 to 12 who has not completed their school-based vaccine series normally administered at school in grade 7 (hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal conjugate vaccine). 

Appointments can be book through OPH’s 
online booking website or by calling OPH at 613-580-6744, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. 

​For more information on the school immunization catch-up clinic services or on immunization for youth and school vaccination, please visit the 
Parenting in Ottawa website. ​
February 17, 2022
 COVID-19 vaccine boosters now available for youth aged 12 to 17
 The Province of Ontario recently announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 boosters to include all youth aged 12 to 17. The National Advisory Council on Immunization (NACI) also recently released new guidelines on the suggested interval between COVID-19 infection and booster doses for those aged 12 and older. 
Booster doses for youth aged 12 to 17

Effective immediately, youth aged 12 to 17 can receive their third (booster) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Ottawa Public Health vaccination clinics. Drop-ins are welcome at all the clinics. Please visit the Ottawa Public Health webpage for clinic locations and hours. Please consult our website regularly as clinic hours are subject to change.
 If preferred, booster appointments can be booked, starting Friday, February 18, online through the provincial booking system or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Boosters for this age group are also available at some pharmacies administering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
 Individuals must be 12 years old on the day they receive the vaccine and six months (168 days) must have passed since their second dose. A longer interval like this between doses results in a stronger immune response and is expected to also be longer lasting. This age group will receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
 Booster doses for people aged 12 and older previously infected with COVID-19
Vaccination continues to be the strongest protection against COVID-19, even for those with a prior COVID-19 infection. While infection alone may provide some protection, vaccination following infection is expected to strengthen the immune response and to provide a more robust and longer-lasting protection against COVID-19.
 The National Advisory Council on Immunization (NACI) recommends waiting three months after the onset of symptoms or after a positive test for COVID-19 before receiving a booster dose of the vaccine.
 Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVID19 to learn more about COVID-19, how you can protect yourself and others and what to do if you suspect you may be infected with the virus. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
January 24, 2022

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has increased capacity to better serve everyone eligible for a first, second and third (booster) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly adults 60 years and older in the community who may have yet to receive their third (booster) dose. All OPH 
community clinics offer drop-ins.  
 There is ample appointment and drop-in capacity at all community clinics: 
 
·         François Dupuis Recreation Centre (2263 Portobello Boulevard) 

  • January 24 to January 27: 12:45 pm to 7:10 pm
    January 28 and January 29: 9:45 am to 4:10 pm

·         Nepean Sportsplex Curling Rink (1701 Woodroffe Avenue) 

  • Monday to Thursday: 12:45 to 3:30 pm, 4:30 to 7:30 pm
  • Friday to Sunday: 8:45 to 11:30 am, 12:30 to 3:10 pm

·         University of Ottawa - Minto Sports Complex (801 King Edward Avenue) 

  • January 24 to January 27: 12:45 pm to 7:10 pm
  • January 28 and January 29: 9:45 am to 4:10 pm

·         JH Putman School (2051 Bel-Air Drive)  
  • January 24 to January 27: 12:45 pm to 7:10 pm
  • January 28 and January 29: 9:45 am to 4:10 pm

·         Eva James Memorial Centre (65 Stonehaven Drive) 

  • January 24 to January 27: 12:45 pm to 7:10 pm
  • January 28 and January 29: 9:45 am to 4:10 pm

·         Orleans Ruddy Family YMCA-YWCA (265 Centrum Boulevard) 

  • January 24 to January 27: 12:45 pm to 7:10 pm
  • January 28 and January 29: 9:45 am to 4:10 pm


 Clinic availability for drop-ins will be posted regularly on OPH’s social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter). 
 Third (booster) doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continue to remain a key protective measure. Adults over 60 remain at greater risk for serious illness and complications from COVID-19. For many, their immunity is likely to have decreased and getting a third (booster) dose ensures they are as protected as possible against serious illness and complications from COVID-19. Adults aged 60 and older who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and at least 84 days (three months) have passed since their last dose are strongly encouraged to drop-in to one of our community clinics or to contact OPH’s booking line today at 613-691-5505 to book an appointment, if preferred.  
 For any disability-related accommodations, OPH also has an accessibility assessment form that can be filled out 48 hours before a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. 
 Ottawa Board of Health Special Meeting: 
 Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 in our community, the Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health will be convening a Special Meeting of the Board of Health on Monday, January 24th at 3 pm, so that Board Members can receive an update from Dr. Etches and the OPH team. This will also provide Board Members with an opportunity to ask questions in a public forum and weigh in on OPH’s ongoing response to the pandemic.  
 Residents are encouraged to watch this meeting which will be livestreamed via OPH’s YouTube channel. 
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COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expanding for youth 
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August 18, 2021

Children born in 2009 or earlier, who will be turning 12 years old in 2021 are now eligible to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

 
Residents have numerous ways to access the vaccine:
 
  • Drop by any vaccination clinic. Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca to find your nearest clinic or neighbourhood vaccination hub
  • Visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial booking system or call the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900 between 8 am and 8 pm, seven days a week
  • Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca or by calling 613-691-5505. Multiple languages are available for those using this service
  • Mobile vaccination clinics are available upon request. Mobile vaccination clinics can be requested via an online form at OttawaPublicHealth.ca
  • Vaccination appointments are also available at a local pharmacy
 
Residents who require accessibility accommodations are encouraged to complete this Accessibility form prior to their appointment.
 
For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Second Doses
A second dose can be received at least 28 days after receiving an mRNA vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer), and at least eight weeks after receiving an AstraZeneca vaccine.
 
Residents may receive a different second dose mRNA (Moderna or Pfizer) vaccine than their first dose at community clinics. Interchanging vaccines is safe and effective. The priority is to receive two doses of a vaccine to complete the series and be fully protected.
 
Thanks to the Ottawa Health Team, Kids Come First Health Team and other local partners in the community for their support.
 
Request a Mobile Vaccination Clinic
If you are a community organization, community leader, faith leader, or employer in Ottawa and have a group of people that may benefit from a mobile vaccination team coming to you, please reach out through the following ways:
 
  • Complete the mobile vaccine clinic request form online.
  • Call 613-691-5505 for assistance in completing the form.
 
Other ways to get vaccinated
  • Residents in priority neighbourhoods may also be eligible for vaccination at the Bruyère Family Medicine Centre. Please visit bruyere.org to review eligibility and access their online booking tool.
  • Drop-ins are now available at all community clinics.
  • 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 am and 8 pm, seven days a week to book an appointment at any of the community clinics in Ottawa.
  • Individuals can complete this form weekly to sign up to receive last minute doses that are available at community clinics. This list resets Saturdays at 11:59 pm. If you still require a vaccine, please register your information each week.
  • 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. Contact your physician to learn more.
 
More Info
Sign up for the City’s COVID-19 vaccine newsletter to receive timely updates about these clinics and the City’s vaccine rollout.
 
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). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
 
Residents are encouraged to use drop-in clinics and move up late appointments 
July 15, 2021

Ottawa – Update: 

  • Get a vaccine without an appointment at select drop-in clinics 
  • Move up your September and October vaccine appointments 
  • Other options to get your vaccine 
 
Get a vaccine without an appointment at select clinics  
Beginning today, residents can drop in to select community clinics in Ottawa to receive a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment.  
 While all clinics are offering drop-ins for first doses, second dose drop-ins will only take place at clinics that have enough supply. This will change daily.  The list of locations will be updated daily on ottawapublichealth.ca and on the City’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. 
 
Move up your September and October vaccine appointments 
This initiative is especially useful for individuals with second dose appointments in late August, through to November so that they can move up their appointments to July or early August. Most of these appointments were booked automatically through the provincial booking system when individuals made their first dose appointments. Unfortunately, many of these appointments are for clinic times and dates that will no longer exist due to progress in the City’s vaccine distribution plan. 
 You are able to receive your second dose at least 28 days after receiving an mRNA vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer), and at least eight weeks after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine.  
 To cancel your September or October appointment and replace it with an earlier one, visit the provincial booking system or use this tool. 
 
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Other options to get your vaccine: 
  • Sign up weekly for a COVID-19 vaccine wait list to receive an alert when a last-minute appointment becomes available near you. Ottawa Public Health will contact you by text, email or phone.  
  • Book an appointment through the provincial booking tool or a local pharmacy 
  • Visit a drop-in clinic if you live in a priority neighbourhood 
 After you have been vaccinated you will receive a confirmation email with proof of vaccination. Remember to check your junk folder. You can also get a vaccine receipt through Ontario.ca/bookvaccine. 

Interchanging vaccines
Community clinics are administering the mRNA vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer), and residents will be informed on-site which one they are receiving. Since interchanging vaccines is safe and effective, the priority is to receive two doses of any vaccine to complete the series and be fully protected.  
New Vaccine Wait-List tool is available
July 2, 2021
You can register daily for your either of your doses using the new vaccine wait-list tool to book last-minute, same-day COVID-19 vaccinations at community clinics for unclaimed doses. These appointments can open up at any time during the day and registered residents will be contacted by Ottawa Public Health by text, email or phone as they become available.
If you have a second dose appointment scheduled in the provincial booking system and you end up booking another appointment elsewhere, please remember to cancel your original appointment. This will free up the old appointment for someone else.


Residents 12 and older eligible for second dose after 28 days
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July 2, 2021
Starting Monday July 5 at 8 am, residents who are 12 years old and older will be eligible to receive an accelerated second dose of COVID-19 vaccine 28 days after receiving their first. If you already have an appointment booked for an interval of longer than 28 days, you are encouraged to rebook for an earlier date.
To book a first or second dose appointment, visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial booking system or call the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900 between 8 am and 8 pm, seven days a week. You may also be able eligible for vaccination at a pop-up clinic, local pharmacy, or at the Bruyère vaccine clinic.

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