NEWS RELEASE
SHOPPERS DRUG MART
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According to recent Ministry of Health data, 45 per cent of children aged five to 11 in Ontario have not received a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and of children five to 11 in Ontario who have received a first dose, 44 per cent have not received their second.
As families prepare for the upcoming March break, as well as the easing restrictions throughout the province, Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies are doing everything they can to make access to vaccinations easier. Pharmacies at select Shoppers locations will host vaccine clinics for children ages five to 11 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, where first- and second-dose pediatric Pfizer vaccines will be available.
“March break is approaching, and at the same time COVID restrictions are starting to ease. With increased social gatherings and travel, it’s imperative that children are fully vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19,” said Sarah Ahmad, senior vice president, health and wellness, Shoppers Drug Mart. “For the past two years pharmacists have played an important role, supporting public health priorities in the fight against COVID. These clinics will make appointments more accessible and convenient for those who need them.”
The following local Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies are participating in the pediatric vaccine clinic on a walk-in basis between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.:
- 567 Cundles Rd. E., Barrie
- 149 Westmount Dr. N., Orillia
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