The main COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Chatham-Kent is set to change locations.
Public health officials say on Wednesday, February 23, CK Public Health will run their final COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic out of the Bradley Centre site before making the move to 730 Richmond Street.
The former YA Canada building will be Chatham-Kent’s main vaccination site moving forward, serving all eligible residents aged 5+ beginning on Thursday, March 3, CK Public Health officials say.
CK Public Health, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Chatham-Kent EMS, together with their dedicated staff and volunteers, have been operating out of the Bradley Centre site for nearly one full year.
“Our final day at the Bradley Centre Clinic, February 23, will mark exactly one year in operation there,” stated Carina Caryn, CK Public Health Program Manager, in a media release.
“We are very grateful to have had such an ideal location to serve the public out of, and are fortunate to have found a new location just down the road where we can continue to do so.”
1st, 2nd and booster doses will be available to residents aged 18+, while 1st and 2nd doses will be available to those aged 5+.
A parent or guardian must be present for children under 12 years of age.
Walk-Ins are welcome at the clinics, but residents are encouraged to book an appointment in advance at www.GetYourShotCK.ca or by calling 519-351-1010, public health officials added.
A number of clinics will be held across Chatham-Kent leading up to the move:
– Tuesday, February 15 – Tilbury District High School – 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Wednesday, February 16 – Bradley Centre – 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Friday, February 18 – Wallaceburg District Secondary School – 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Saturday, February 19 – Bradley Centre – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Wednesday, February 23 – Bradley Centre – 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
– Thursday, February 24 – Lambton Kent Composite School – 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
– Saturday, February 26 – W.I.S.H Centre – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Thursday, March 3 – 730 Richmond Street (Former YA Building) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
– Saturday March 5 – 730 Richmond Street (Former YA Building) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Residents are reminded that RideCK will be providing free public transportation to anyone going to or from a vaccination clinic or appointment, public health officials say.
“Vaccines remain the most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the risks of serious illness and death caused by COVID-19,” public health officials say.
“CK Public Health encourages all eligible residents to follow the lead of over 85,000 Chatham-Kent citizens who have already rolled up their sleeves and get vaccinated today.”
For a full list of COVID-19 vaccine clinics, visit www.CKPublicHealth.com/Clinics or check with your local pharmacy or health care provider.
