LGLDHU WEEKLY VACCINE REPORT

Monday, 12 April 2021

Local COVID-19 Vaccine Status - Update for April 12, 2021

What was done last week?

Clinics:

  • Continuing to provide first or second doses to new admissions to Long-Term Care Homes and High Risk Retirement Homes
  • Continue to offer first doses and second doses to those in other Retirement Homes
  • Operated 4 fixed sites (Smiths Falls, Almonte, Brockville and Kemptville
  • Moved Smiths Falls fixed site to the arena surface.
  • Continued to support In House Hospital Staff Clinics
  • Continued Outreach Team: Provides immunizations in homes for those that are bedbound or have severe mobility issues (must also be in an eligible category)
  • Continued our contingency list program to offer up last minute doses to those in the priority groups

New Provincial Appointment Booking System continues

Continue Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Appointment Booking System for non-aged based provincial priority groups and for primary care to use with individuals in their practice for eligible groups.

  • Continue to support the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Appointment Booking System for those that have received an invitation link and code. If you have difficulties with your link, please email .
  • Opened up bookings to Health Care Workers – Moderate Priority
  • Individuals with high-risk chronic conditions – Highest Risk Category*
  • Individuals with high-risk chronic conditions – Very High Risk Category*

Expand the Call Centre with new telecommunications technology with Lanark County and United Counties of Leeds-Grenville.

Number of Immunizations Given:

  • From April 5, 2021–April 11, 2021: 5660 individuals received their first dose of vaccine this week and 29 individuals received their second dose of vaccine.
  • A total of 27,592 individuals have received at least one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna Vaccine (either through one of our fixed sites, the KHSC Clinic, the Ottawa Hospital Clinic or one of our mobile clinics) since our roll out started.

**This number does not include those that received AstraZeneca in a Participating Pharmacy

What is the plan for this week?

Booking for clients in the following groups:

  • Health Care Worker – Highest Priority*
  • Health Care Worker – Very High Priority*
  • Health Care Worker – High Priority*
  • Health Care Worker – Moderate Priority*
  • Staff and caregivers in retirement homes and other congregate care settings for seniors (e.g., assisted living)
  • Adults receiving chronic home care health services
  • Indigenous Adults (16+)
  • Residents, Staff and Designated Essential Caregivers of  Other High Risk Congregate Living Facilities.
  • Individuals with high-risk chronic conditions – Highest Risk Category*
  • Individuals with high-risk chronic conditions – Very High Risk Category*

Continue to roll out stage 1, stage 2, stage 3 and some of stage 4 of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Roll Out Plan. Including vaccine for congregate settings.

Promote Provincial Appointment Booking System for the general public based on 5 year age groups continues

Continue Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Appointment Booking System for non-aged based provincial priority groups and for aged-based individuals who need to support to book at a vaccine clinic.

  • Continue to support the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Appointment Booking System for eligible individuals who have received an invitation link. If you have difficulties with your link, please email .
  • Work with primary care and hospitals to identify individuals with  highest and very high risk health conditions

Host priority vaccine clinics for Special Education Workers identified by the school boards in Smiths Falls and in Brockville. This will be by invitation only.

Work with primary care who have offered to provide AstraZeneca in their offices to 55+ to be set up to give vaccine

Advertise provincial pharmacy website to book apt for AstraZeneca for 55+. 22 new pharmacies in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark will be added this week.

Finalize planning for community pop up clinics in smaller communities and in home vaccine referral process for those that are unable to get to a fixed site or a pop up.

What are we working on for next week

What can I do now?

  • Get informed visit COVID-19 Protection and Vaccine
  • Stay healthy
    • Follow COVID-19 precautions – wear a mask, keep the 2m/6ft distance from others, follow the stay at home order
    • Stay home if sick and contact the Assessment Centres for testing
    • Ensure your other immunizations are up to date
    • Discuss any concerns with your health care provider, here is the link to consent form COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form (gov.on.ca)
  • Be patient. It will take time for COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed to everyone in the community. Each group will be specifically identified and notified in advance to plan for vaccination – information will be posted on our website, social media, local media, and through healthcare and community partners – you won’t be missed!

*High Risk Retirement Homes are defined as those that are co-located with a long-term care home and/or have a formal memory unit within the facility.

For more detailed information and FAQs about the vaccine visit the COVID-19 Protection and Vaccine section of our website.

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