August 16, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it is reviewing and consolidating clinics as more people in the region receive their first and second doses of vaccine. This adjustment is based on community need and includes offering walk-in and pop-up clinics. This approach will also assist with managing vaccine doses for full maximization of vials.
When clinics have been consolidated, some individuals with scheduled appointments may receive a cancellation notice if that clinic is no longer available. Individuals can:
- rebook an appointment for another date and time by visiting gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/. Clinic locations throughout the region can be found on Eastern Health’s website at www.easternhealth.ca/covid19/vaccine/.
- visit the Village Mall walk-in clinic, or
- reach out to a participating pharmacy/physician offering COVID-19 vaccines.
Over 86 per cent of eligible individuals in the Eastern Health region have received their first dose of vaccine and over 66 per cent their second dose. Because of this, the COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Major’s Path and Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s will be closed by the end of August.
Eastern Health also thanks everyone for their cooperation in canceling their duplicate appointments as it will provide additional times for others who can use those appointment dates and times. Individuals may cancel their appointment through their reminder email, the Pomelo website, or by calling 1-800-563-3692 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
The public is reminded that they should not schedule an appointment for a vaccine if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Instead, complete a COVID-19 Assessment by clicking here. For more information, please visit the “Visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic” webpage via easternhealth.ca/covid19/visiting-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, please visit Health Canada or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s vaccine information sheet found at https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/files/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information-Sheet-May-3.pdf.
For up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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