KFL&A’s Vaccination Strategy Marks Significant Milestones

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 50 per cent of adults in the KFL&A population have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. In total, the number of vaccines administered has surpassed 110,000 doses and 90 per cent of adults 60 years of age and older have received at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

It is going to take a few more months to vaccinate all residents, so everyone, even those who have received their first dose of vaccine, are advised to remain vigilant and adhere to public health practices—wear a face covering or mask, stay 2 metres away from those outside of your household, screen for symptoms before your leave your home, and if you have symptoms to get tested early.

“We are especially pleased to report that half of our adult population has been vaccinated,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “Over the next week, the option for clinics continues to expand as the province rolls out vaccine supply to pharmacies and primary care providers in the region. Our vaccination strategy is proceeding very well in our area and we are on target to get vaccine into arms of everyone who wants it by the end of July 2021.”

We understand that residents of KFL&A are ready and eager to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. We are asking everyone to remain patient and regularly check the provincial online booking system by visiting www.Ontario.ca/bookvaccineand KFL&A Public Health’swebsite or call the provincial customer service desk at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) for clinic appointments. 

In addition, plans are underway to organize local clinics to get youth between 12 and 17 years of age and their families vaccinated. For the most up to date information on COVID-19 vaccine clinics and COVID-19, visit www.Kflaph.ca/Coronavirus or www.Ontario.ca/coronavirus.

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