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SWPH Provides Guidance to Individuals with First Dose of Astra Zeneca
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 03:37 PM
Recently the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) made recommendations on the interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines for second doses following studies from Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain.
Ontarians who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at a pharmacy may be offered a second dose of the same vaccine, or a dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as their second dose. These second dose options will be provided only after the recommended 12-week interval.
“If...
SWPH Offers Multiple Options for Residents 80+ to Re-Book Second Doses
Posted on Friday, June 04, 2021 03:25 PM
Southwestern Public Health, in partnership with Middlesex-London Health Unit, has updated its booking system to better accommodate second dose rescheduling for residents aged 80 or older.
Beginning June 7 at 8 a.m., individuals born in 1941 or earlier can reschedule their appointment online at www.covidvaccineLM.ca. Seniors aged 80 or older living in Oxford County, Elgin County or the City of St. Thomas can also call Southwestern Public Health’s Response Centre at 1-800-922-0096 ext. 9 for a staff...
Region Celebrates 100,000 Residents Vaccinated
Posted on Monday, May 31, 2021 10:10 AM
Media Release
May 31, 2021
Southwestern Public Health Region Celebrates 100,000 Residents Vaccinated with at Least One DoseOn Friday May 28, the health unit serving Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas met a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19.
Each day, through a combination of pop-up clinics, family physician and pharmacy vaccinators, and mass immunization clinics, thousands of Oxford County, Elgin County and City of St. Thomas residents are vaccinated against...
Tick tests positive for Lyme disease in Elgin County
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 02:51 PM
Deer tick tests positive for Lyme disease in Southwestern Public Health region Tick was recently collected from the Port Burwell area
Today Southwestern Public Health confirmed a deer tick collected from Port Burwell has tested positive for the agent that causes Lyme disease.
This is the first local deer tick to test positive in Elgin County for the 2021 season, however Port Burwell has been a risk area since 2019.
“This serves as a reminder to be vigilant when enjoying the...
What's Open May 22
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2021 10:28 AM
What's Open on May 22, 2021 in Ontario
While the Stay at Home Order remains in effect, Ontario did loosen restrictions on some outdoor activities in time for the long weekend. You may also enjoy very small social visits with a maximum of five people outdoors. Please continue to practice physical distancing at all times.
The following recreational amenities are allowed to open:
- Parks and recreational areas
- Baseball diamonds
- Batting cages
- Soccer, football and sports fields
- Tennis, platform tennis, table...
SWPH Preparing to Welcome Teens at COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:23 AM
With ages 18 and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Southwestern Public Health has begun the necessary plans to welcome younger teens to vaccine clinics once they become eligible in Ontario.
On May 17, the Ministry of Health indicated that may be as early as the week of May 31 for youth aged 12 to 17.
“There is a lot of preparation when a new group comes into focus, and this age band has many considerations,” says Jaime Fletcher, Program Manager of the Southwestern Public Health...