{"id":667,"date":"2021-06-17T18:43:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T18:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/alternative-education\/?p=667"},"modified":"2021-06-17T18:43:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T18:43:26","slug":"school-vaccine-clinics-in-waterloo-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/alternative-education\/2021\/06\/17\/school-vaccine-clinics-in-waterloo-region\/","title":{"rendered":"School Vaccine Clinics In Waterloo Region"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Waterloo Region Vaccine Task Force is hosting school vaccine clinics across Waterloo Region between June 22 – 26, 2021 for youth and their families. These clinics do not take walk-ins, an appointment is needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

School vaccine clinics<\/h2>\n

Youth aged 12-17 and family members they live with can book appointments at these vaccine clinics to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available between June 22 \u2013 26, 2021. Free parking is available on-site at all the clinics.<\/p>\n

Grand River Collegiate Institute<\/h3>\n

175 Indian Rd, Kitchener, ON N2B 2S7<\/p>\n

Southwood Secondary School<\/h3>\n

30 Southwood Dr, Cambridge, ON N1S 4K3<\/p>\n

Huron Heights Secondary School<\/h3>\n

1825 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 1S3<\/p>\n

How to book an appointment?<\/h2>\n

To book an appointment please email youthclinics@regionofwaterloo.ca<\/a> with your name, contact information, and preferred clinic location. Someone will call you back to complete the booking process (within 48 hours).<\/p>\n

You can also book an appointment by calling the YMCA settlement services at 226-339-4964.<\/p>\n

These clinics do not take walk-ins, an appointment is needed.<\/strong><\/div>\n

Who can get the vaccine now?<\/h2>\n

Youth between the ages of 12 and 17 are now eligible to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Youth must be 12 years old at the time of their appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Youth will be able to get their second dose quicker than other people so they will have both their shots before the 2021\/2022 school year.<\/p>\n

What vaccine will be given?<\/h2>\n

Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 12 years of age and older. See the resources below for more information.<\/p>\n