Individuals who previously received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at an immunization clinic in Haliburton, will
need to visit a new location for their second dose.
As of June 9, the vaccination clinic at the A.J. LaRue arena in Haliburton has closed. The clinic, which was hosted by
the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, was one of two mass immunization clinics held in
Haliburton County. The second location, at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena in Minden, continues to operate.
Area residents who received their first dose at the Haliburton clinic will have had a second dose appointment
booked already. These appointment dates and time remain the same, but individuals will now need to visit the
clinic in Minden for their vaccination.
Residents who are eligible for their second dose can also contact their local pharmacies to see about booking an
appointment. As well, residents can also check with their primary health care providers to see if they can book an
appointment.
“We are thankful for the municipal and community support that allowed us to set-up a mass immunization clinic in
Haliburton for a period of time,” says Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health for the HKPR District Health
Unit. “As the vaccine rollout has increased and evolved, there are now a number of different options available to
residents to book their appointments as well as the clinic in Minden.”
As of June 14, more than 70 per cent of Haliburton County residents 12 years of age and older have received their
first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The Health Unit will be sending letters and emails to area residents who received their first dose at the previous
Haliburton clinic. As well, there will be signage at the Haliburton arena to help direct individuals to the Minden clinic
site. Residents are also encouraged to continue checking the Health Unit’s website for clinic location updates:
www.hkpr.on.ca.
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