16-Week Interval for Second Dose COVID-19 Appointments

Point Edward, ON – Following the recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), the Ontario Government recently extended the interval time between first and second doses of three COVID-19 vaccines to 16 weeks (Modern, Pfizer & AstraZeneca). 

Residents now scheduling their first and second dose vaccine appointments through the Provincial Booking System are already scheduled with this interval adjusted for 16 weeks.

If you received your first dose for one of these vaccines through Lambton Public Health, Bluewater Health or a workplace, the second dose appointment will be adjusted to reflect the new 16-week interval.

Lambton Public Health will provide public communications regarding the process for second dose registrations to these individuals soon. The Ontario Ministry of Health is working on a solution through the Provincial Booking System.

It is important to note the interval adjustment to 16 weeks is due to Provincial vaccine supply, and an emphasis on getting first doses to as many people as soon as possible. There are no safety concerns based on the recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

Second dose appointments will be for the same vaccine provided for any first doses given. We expect that all individuals will have access to their second dose following the 16-week interval.

If you have questions about who can register at this time please visit GetTheVaccine.ca/register. Current eligible groups are listed and the booking options for an appointment or to pre-register are described. More information will be added to this section as vaccination rollout continues in Lambton County so please check back often for updates.

Our call centre phone lines are currently reaching full capacity to support eligible vaccination registrants and continued case and contact management to reduce transmission in the community. Please be patient as more vaccine becomes available and eligibility for first and second doses is announced.

Learn more about local vaccination rollout at GetTheVaccine.ca.

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