Dear Neighbour,

An emerging opportunity late Tuesday evening has enabled Hamilton Public Health to proceed with two Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics in Ward 3.

On April 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th both the Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre and the Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre will host pop-up clinics. These locations are a response to the local health data which triangulates highest risk areas.

Hamilton residents who are 60 years and older in this calendar year are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

As with all mobile clinics, the mobile team will be at these locations on the dates above and will move onto another location. The mobile vaccination team will return for scheduled second dose appointments.

Appointments can be booked by calling the Public Health Services COVID-19 Hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7. Please note: due to potential call volumes expected at the call centre, those calling for an appointment are reminded to be patient and call back if the lines are busy.

These are all by-appointment only clinics, walk-ins are not permitted.

Please share this information with your neighbours who fit the eligibility criteria and may not have access to email or social media.

Yours in community,

Nrinder Nann
Ward 3 City Councillor

Pharmacy Vaccination Program

I know many of you are concerned about vaccine availability, in light of the province rolling out the pharmacy vaccine program this past long weekend for those +55 years old, without any lower city options.

At the General Issues Committee, Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Richardson indicated that Hamilton Public Health had recommended ten locations across Hamilton including two in the inner city, to the Province. I will continue to work with my colleagues on the Board of Health, Council and both our MPP and MP to address this negligent oversight and have it course corrected. We need to ensure locations which prioritize areas with the highest case rates, where transmission is occurring, and where people who face layered social determinants of health barriers live and work.

I will also be reaching out to local pharmacies to encourage them to contact the province to indicate their interest in participating in the vaccine program, as it was the province that directly negotiated with pharmacies for this vaccination stream.

Vaccination Supply

Hamilton has secured supply to enable booking vaccinations for the next four weeks. The vaccine supply is made up of Moderna, Pfizer, and Astrazeneca.

The key take away here is to book your appointment as soon as you can, if you are eligible.
For further information please visit the City’s website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update Special Edition