Point Edward, ON – The Government of Ontario is bringing its GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinic to the County of Lambton this month to provide first and second doses of Pfizer to anyone born in 2009 or earlier.
“We’re pleased to work with the Province and Metrolinx to bring the GO-VAXX bus to our communities,” said Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for the County of Lambton. “It provides an easy, convenient way for people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Lambton County continues to have one of the highest rates of COVID-19 cases in the province, so I’m encouraging all currently eligible residents of Lambton County to attend one of our local vaccine clinics, a pharmacy, or the unique GO-VAXX mobile clinic to get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.”
Dr. Ranade added that the risk of a COVID-19 infection is 7 times higher for people that are unvaccinated, and unvaccinated people over 60 years of age are 28 times more likely to be hospitalized than vaccinated people.
The converted Metrolinx bus has been travelling across the province in an effort to make vaccines accessible for all Ontarians. Each GO-VAXX bus operates as a fully functioning vaccine clinic, with the necessary supplies and trained staff to provide assistance to people and ensure vaccines are administered safely. All COVID-19 safety precautions are followed on board, including the required pre-vaccination screening and post-vaccination monitoring. The buses are fully accessible and no appointment is necessary.
Anyone wishing to take advantage of the GO-VAXX bus to receive a vaccine is reminded to bring their health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, Status card, or birth certificate.
GO-VAXX Bus Schedule
| Friday, October 29 Lambton Mall (Canadian Tire parking lot) 1380 London Road, Sarnia 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Media Availability: An LPH spokesperson will be onsite from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Saturday, October 30 Food Basics 191 Indian Road South, Sarnia 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 31 Mooretown Sports Complex 1166 Emily Street, Mooretown 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Monday, November 1 Petrolia Farmer’s Market Pavilion 4200 Petrolia Line, Petrolia 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Media Availability: An LPH spokesperson will be onsite from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
For the latest updates on the vaccine rollout, a schedule of upcoming vaccination clinics and a list of local pharmacies who are offering COVID-19 vaccines please go to getthevaccine.ca.
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