Durham Health has set up a portal for school staff to access vaccine appointments.
Evidence shows that third/booster doses can substantially increase protection against the Omicron variant. School staff are encouraged to get their booster dose as soon as possible. In an effort to facilitate access to vaccines for school and childcare staff, the Health Department is keeping school boards and child care sites informed of current appointment availability, said a statement.
School and child care staff can access appointments at provincial clinics operated through FH Health at fhvax.com/book-edu, it added.
Durham Health said vaccination of school staff and students continues to be one of the most important public health strategies to minimize risks and limit the spread of Covid-19. Vaccine appointments are available for children 5 to 11-years old at Health Department immunization clinics. Please visit durham.ca/vaccineappointment or call 1-888-444-5113 to book an appointment for your child. Children can also receive vaccines through select pharmacies and health care providers administering vaccines to individuals five years of age and older. Please visit durham.ca/covidvaccines for more information.