When and how long to self-isolate can vary in Quebec and Ontario and by vaccination status. Travellers must now be vaccinated to board a plane, train or marine vessel in Canada. Fully vaccinated, tested and pre-approved people can come to Canada. The U. Some people with mixed doses will be allowed and it won't require a recent test. The prime minister said in late October he's "very confident" countries around the world will accept provincial or territorial proof of vaccination.
Vaccines curb the spread of all variants of COVID and go a long way toward avoiding deaths and hospitalizations , without offering total protection. The two most common are approved for youth as young as Trial data is being reviewed for the first shot for younger kids and health officials are well into developing plans for if it's approved.
Canada's vaccine task force says people can wait three to 16 weeks between first and second doses and it's safe and effective to mix first and second doses. Ontario and Quebec are giving certain groups third doses. There have been more than 3. Ontario is vaccinating anyone who will be age 12 or older in There's a large third dose eligibility expansion Saturday at 8 a.
Renfrew County is expanding third dose booking Friday and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit is currently taking third dose walk-ins. People can look for provincial appointments online or over the phone at Pharmacies and some family doctors offer vaccines through their own booking systems. Local health units have some flexibility so check their websites for details.
More information on our plan for this age group will be provided in the coming days. In the meantime, please visit our website for more information. A third dose of the COVID vaccine is now available to certain populations most at risk of serious illness.
Information on current eligibility, recommended intervals and requirements for a third dose is available on our website. Drop-in vaccinations are available for third doses at any community clinic , pop-up clinic , or clinic in Ottawa. Please check our website for a list of clinic locations and hours of operation. Residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, elder care lodges and elderly living in other congregate settings are also being offered a third dose of vaccination.
Earlier this week, appointment booking began for flu vaccinations at Ottawa Public Health community vaccine clinics for parents with children ages six months to two years old and their immediate families and for people experiencing barriers to getting the flu vaccine.
Starting in November, all Ottawa residents can receive their flu vaccine through their local participating pharmacy or family doctor and we strongly encourage them to do so.
For more information on where to receive your flu vaccine this year, visit OttawaPublicHealth. Lastly, some final advice for those planning to participate in Halloween festivities this weekend.
If you plan to host or attend a social gathering, please keep it small. Keep windows open, have plenty of hand sanitizer available, do not share food or drinks and consider the vaccination status of those in attendance. If you are not yet fully vaccinated, maintain distance from others and wear a mask, especially when indoors. And for everyone: continue daily screening before and after your event.
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COVID testing services are available for a fee, and travellers in need of a test are encouraged to search for convenient local options. Travellers are also responsible for verifying COVID testing requirements with their airline or the place they will be visiting.
Please note that this is for informational purposes only and there are fees associated at these clinic. These kits are offered to students and staff who develop symptoms of COVID or are identified as a high-risk contact. These kits will be provided using a phased approached with the goal of expanding to all schools throughout the fall.
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