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HB NEWS REGION ACCELERATING SECOND COVID VACCINE DOSES FOR ALL RESIDENTS Halton residents 12 and older who have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine are now able to re- schedule their second dose to.an earlier date, at a mini- mum 28-day interval, at halton.ca. hho've received the AstraZeneca vaccine as their first dose, will contin- ue to receive an interval of eight weeks or more, as per Provincial dire Inaddition, ail residents poi ent i sive their second dose appoint- ment at a minimum 28-day terval. “We are pleased to offer earlier second dose ap- pointments to all residents, based our: expected vaccine great progress and have al- ready vaccinated 77 per cent of our 12+ community with the first dose, and 26 per cent have received both doses. “We will continue to open appointments a and get everyone fully vaccinated as quickly as ‘vaccine sup- ply is received." The quickest and easiest way to reschedule is on- line, by clicki the "Re- schedule your appoint- ment" button. Halton is asking resi- dents to be patient and avoid calling 311, to ensure that those who require im- mediate booking support have access to the service. Halton Region Public Health is providing Moder- na and Pfizer vaccines at community clinics. The availability of ap- pointments and vaccine type remain dependent on supply. Getting two doses as soon as possible is critical for gaining protection from COVID-19 and its variants. Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are safe, effective id authorized by Health Canada. loderna and Pfizer vac- cines use similar mRNA technology, and are inter- chang “The | beet vaccine is the first vaccine available to you and getting your vac- cine at the earliest eligibili- ty is critical for gaining strong protection against COVID-19 and its variants, including the Delta vari- ant," saic midah Meghani, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health. “All Health Canada ap- proved vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe illness, hospitaliza- tion and death. We are get- ting closer to returning to normal, so please continue to follow all public health measures and roll up your sleeves Halton!" INH UONEH - dl UL | S bo ‘b Ainr ‘Aepsuny. | Metroland file photo Halton residents 12 and older can now book their second dose of the COVID vaccine at an earlier date. Located on the cusp > of the Bane of | 222 Mountainview Road N 90; Mountainview Residence by the Glen The only family owned & operated retirement home in Halton Hills. see our new designs starting summer 2021! aD sidence.com len Williams ete Culligan Water Ask us about our customer Referral Program SAVES $50) 6 MONTHS* NO PAYMENTS NO INTEREST Rent Soft Wat Get your as three months for only $9.95 imi, 42 EQUAL PAYMENTS* emeanrenest FREE. 5 Mountainview Rd N, Georgetown | (905) 877-6242 gentoo 1 a SUBJECT eordyouy