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All-day Walk in First and Second Dose Vaccine Appointments Available!

Kingston—KFL&A Public Health want to make getting fully vaccinated easier for individuals 12 years of age and older by offering first and second dose all-day walk in appointments at INVISTA Centre and Strathcona Paper Centre. If you have not received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, walk in for an appointment during vaccine clinic hours.

Clinic hours at INVISTA Centre

• Thursday, July 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 27 to...

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Large Vaccine Supply Available for 12 Years of Age and Older

Kingston – Getting fully vaccinated is the most important thing KFL&A residents can do to prevent future waves of COVID-19. While case rates are stable in the region, building community immunity is essential to avoid an increase in cases as we move into Step 3 and resume indoor activities and gathering in larger groups. To protect our community, as many residents as possible must get fully vaccinated against the virus.

Book or move up your appointment as soon as possibleIf you have not received...

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Get Fully Vaccinated As Soon As Possible!

Kingston—KFL&A Public Health is pleased to share that over 278,000 vaccinations have been administered in the region. In total, almost 80 per cent of individuals 12 years of age and older have received at least their first dose and 60 per cent of this same age group are fully vaccinated.

“Over the next two weeks with an increased vaccine supply for those 12 years of age and older, we are on target to fully vaccinate over 85 per cent of our eligible population,” said Dr. Hugh Guan, Associate...

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Confirmed COVID-19 Outbreak on Davies 5 Unit at Kingston General Hospital Site

Kingston - On Monday, July 5, 2021, KFL&A Public Health officially declared a COVID-19 outbreak on Davies 5 unit at the Kingston General Hospital site of Kingston Health Sciences Centre.  

KFL&A Public Health indicates that individuals who attended (visited) Davies 5 unit at the Kingston General Hospital between June 22 to July 5, 2021, may have been exposed to COVID-19. KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who have not been contacted by KFL&A Public Health related to this exposure to...

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KFL&A Public Health Recovering from Cyber Security Incident

Kingston - KFL&A Public Health is working to resolve its information technology (IT) systems after experiencing a cyber security incident on the morning of Friday, June 25, that blocked access to the agency’s servers. 

“As a precautionary measure, the agency’s IT team immediately took all systems offline and began an investigation,” said Linda Murray, Chief Executive Officer at KFL&A Public Health. “It was determined the issue was the result of a cyber security incident.  We retained leading...

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KFL&A’s Vaccination Strategy Update

Kingston—Today, marks a significant milestone in our local vaccine roll out. With the tremendous support of multiple stakeholders and partners working together to administer vaccines, KFL&A Public Health is pleased and grateful to share that over a quarter of a million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the region. In total, 77.8 per cent of individuals 12 years of age and older have received their first dose and 44.5 per cent of these individuals are fully vaccinated.

“We are...

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KFL&A Public Health Target of Cyber Security Incident

On the morning of Friday, June 25, KFL&A Public Health discovered it was the target of a cyber security incident affecting the agency’s servers, rendering them inaccessible and resulting in an information technology (IT) outage. The agency’s IT department took direct steps to prevent additional exposure.

“We have activated the agency’s Incident Management System to limit business operation disruptions and to prioritize reinstating IT services to essential public health programs and services,”...

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KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning

Due to high temperatures and humidex levels Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Monday June 28 through to Tuesday June 29, 2021 possibly continuing overnight Tuesday. A combination of heat and high humidity can be hazardous to your health. Conditions during high heat and humidity have the potential to cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in some cases death.

This warning is in effect for all areas within Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Counties. 

A heat...

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High Risk of Drug Poisoning in KFL&A

KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is warning residents that an extremely toxic batch of drugs is circulating in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington. Drug toxicology reports from recent weeks indicate the presence of fentanyl in the local drug supply. Overdoses may occur instantly and result in prolonged sedation, incontinence and disorientation that can last for hours. Partners have recently observed beige/yellow coloured drugs that are resulting in complex overdoses requiring multiple doses...

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KFL&A Public Health Urges Vaccination with First Available mRNA Vaccine

Napanee –Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) supports and confirms ‘mixing mRNA vaccines’ or vaccine interchangeability is safe and effective. Moderna and Pfizer are both mRNA vaccines that work in the same way and are considered interchangeable.

“I feel hopeful in being part of the solution to put an end to this pandemic,” said Dr. Hugh Guan, Associate Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “Being fully vaccinated is the greatest protection you can have...

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