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Highest-Risk Healthcare Workers and First Responders Eligible for Earlier Second Dose
Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2021 12:53 PM
Increased vaccine supply from the Province allows those with heightened transmission risks to be given earlier second dose
Due to a more steady-supply of vaccine, Ontario has updated its second dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for specific populations who have a heightened risk of COVID-19 infection.
Starting May 14 at 8 a.m., staff and essential caregivers associated with Long-Term Care or Retirement Homes, as well as highest-risk healthcare workers and first responders can re-schedule their second...
SWPH Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility the Week of May 10
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021 03:57 PM
Amid a more steady-stream of vaccine being delivered to the Elgin-St. Thomas and Oxford region, Southwestern Public Health is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility several times this week to align with Ontario’s rollout timelines.
Eligible Starting May 11
As announced on May 10, Ontario plans to open eligibility to additional groups starting May 11 at 8 a.m. with at-risk health conditions and Group 2 essential workers who cannot work from home.
Southwestern Public Health further defines these groups...
Same Day Vaccination List Launches
Posted on Friday, May 07, 2021 10:50 AM
Media Release
May 7, 2021
Southwestern Public Health Launches “Same Day” Vaccination ListTo ensure no COVID-19 vaccine doses are wasted, local public health unit opens list for same day appointments.
Today, Southwestern Public Health launched a Same Day Vaccination List to gather names of individuals eligible for the vaccine who can get themselves to a clinic quickly when doses are available.
“We know this vaccine is a precious resource and we aim to never waste a dose. Occasionally we have appointment...
Making COVID Lemonade
Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 04:15 PM
Our People, Our Stories is a special series of relatable stories recognizing our staff and the impact COVID-19 has had on our workforce personally and professionally.
Part 4: Making COVID Lemonade How a pandemic pushed infection control to centre stageFor Public Health Inspector Denis LeChasseur, infection control has always been top of mind.
Then COVID hit and for the first time in his career, LeChasseur had company – the entire world was now talking about infection control.
Wash...
Vaccine Eligibility Expanded to 55+
Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 03:07 PM
Media Release
April 29, 2021
Southwestern Public Health Region Broadens COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Include Those 55+In alignment with today’s provincial announcement, eligibility will expand to 55+ this week and 50+ the following week.
As of April 30, at 8am, residents of Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas can book a COVID-19 vaccine provided they are turning fifty-five or older in 2021.
The move to new eligibility criteria is aligned with the province’s earlier announcement...
SWPH Helps Seniors Book Vaccine Appointments
Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 04:13 PM
HELP LIST: Helping Seniors Book Vaccine Appointments
Southwestern Public Health is helping those 60+ to book their COVID-19 vaccine.
Armed with the knowledge that older adults are most susceptible to severe COVID-19 infection and its complications, the health unit wants to ensure that the online booking system and the busy phone lines aren’t a deterrent to seniors getting their shot.
“Seniors, and their family members, have told us that booking online is challenging and that the phone lines were...