The updated COVID-19 vaccines are available in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) region. Individuals who wish to receive their vaccine can contact their healthcare provider, visit their local pharmacy, or book an appointment through the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or by calling 1-833-943-3900.
The vaccine will be available for everyone aged six months and older if it has been at least six months since their last dose or a known COVID-19 infection. The EOHU will be offering the vaccine by appointment to children six months to under five years old and those who are most at risk for severe disease. Eligible individuals who receive their COVID-19 vaccine at the health unit will also be able to receive their flu shot at the same time.
The updated vaccines provide protection against the KP.2 Omicron subvariant and other related subvariants that are currently circulating in the community. The new KP.2 vaccine formulation generates a stronger immune response to more recent variants. It is recommended that eligible individuals aged six months and over receive the KP.2 vaccine regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination history.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine and how to receive it, visit www.EOHU.ca/vaccines.
