Huron Perth Public Health is shifting the COVID-19 vaccination strategy. Public health is offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics in many smaller communities across Huron and Perth for the month of March. In April, Public Health expects to scale back its vaccination clinics

As they transition beyond April, they hope to ensure Huron Perth residents are aware of local vaccination opportunities.

Upcoming clinic dates and locations are posted at www.hpph.ca/GetVaccinated. Vaccinations also continue to be available through select local pharmacies and healthcare providers.

Huron Perth Public Health says vaccination remains the best defence against COVID-19 and a key part of the longer-term management of the virus. Public health warns individuals who are not vaccinated remain at much higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. HPPH urges everyone eligible to get vaccinated as soon as they are able. On February 18, 2022 Ontario expanded booster dose eligibility to youth aged 12 to 17.

As of February 21, HPPH and partners have administered 292,181 vaccine doses in Huron Perth. Eighty-four percent of Huron Perth residents aged five and older have received at least one dose of vaccine, and nearly 81% are fully vaccinated with two doses. In addition, 61% of residents aged 18 and older have received three doses of vaccine. While older adults in Huron Perth have very high vaccination rates, coverage among those under the age of 60 is lower compared to Ontario as a whole