Community Immunity

Individuals 12 years old and older looking for their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can walk in to the Picton clinic (375 Picton Main Street) without an appointment.

"It’s quick; it’s easy; it’s safe. Get your shot on the spot without a wait," says Dr. Kim Haigh of the Prince Edward Family Health Team. "If you have any questions about the vaccine or you are hesitant about getting the shot, drop by the clinic and a doctor or nurse will be happy to chat with you about your concerns."

 The mRNA clinics are administering the Moderna vaccine for those 18 years of age and older. Individuals 12-17 years of age will receive the Pfizer mRNA vaccine, as this is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada for this age group.

Please be mindful for those needing a second dose, 28 days between doses is required.  Bring photo ID and your health card. 

 

First Dose
Individuals born in 2009 and earlier.

Second Dose
Individuals who received Moderna vaccine for their first dose can attend a clinic for their second dose as early as 28 days after the first. Individuals who received Pfizer vaccine for their first dose can attend a clinic for their second dose as early as 21 days after the first. Anyone who received a first dose of AstraZeneca is eligible for second dose after 8 weeks.

Third Dose and Booster Dose
Individuals in the following groups are eligible to receive a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine six months (168 days) after second dose:

• Individuals aged 70 and over (born in 1951 or earlier);
• Health care workers and designated essential caregivers in congregate settings (including long-term care home and retirement home staff and designated caregivers);
• Individuals who received a complete series of a viral vector vaccine (two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine or one dose of the Janssen vaccine); and
• First Nation, Inuit and Métis adults and their non-Indigenous household members.
• Elderly residents of congregate settings including residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, elder care lodges, and Individuals 65 years of age and over living in other congregate settings (e.g. assisted-living facilities, chronic care hospitals, naturally occurring congregate retirement settings/congregate senior’s apartment buildings, etc.).
Immunocompromised individuals with the following conditions/treatments will be eligible to receive their third dose of COVID-19 vaccine 56 days (8 weeks)