The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from May 9 to 15. Walk-ins for first and second doses for individuals five years and older, third and booster doses for individuals 12 and up, and fourth doses for people 60 years and older as well as Indigenous individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over are available at the following pop-up locations:
Monday, May 9
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors, 300 Balm Beach Rd. W., Tiny
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf 1 Royal Parkside Dr., Barrie
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Collingwood Home Hardware Building Centre, 104 High St., Collingwood
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Clinic location: Wasaga Beach RecPlex (Hall 1A-Gymnasium), 1724 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 12
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Askennonia Senior Centre, 527 Len Self Blvd., Midland
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Washago Community Centre, 4361 Hamilton St., Washago
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 14
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Angus Recreation Centre: 8529 County Rd.10, Angus
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 15
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, 527 Len Self Blvd., Midland
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Clinic location: GO VAXX Bus – Penetanguishene Fire Hall, 2 Robillard Dr., Penetanguishene
Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Appointments for the GO VAXX clinics may be booked up to four days prior to the clinic through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.
The health unit continues to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on a walk-in and appointment basis at the Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield St. in Barrie from Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be booked through the vaccination portal or Contact Centre as listed above.
You may also receive the vaccine at many local pharmacies or booked appointments through some primary care providers, and Family Health Teams who are offering vaccine as part of their regular clinical practice. Pop-up and GO-VAXX mobile clinics will continue to be scheduled throughout Simcoe and Muskoka.
In addition, the COVID-19 Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie offers walk-ins and booked appointments from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Appointments may also be booked with the Couchiching Ontario Health Team Clinic located in the Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital Kiwanis Building – West Entrance 170 Colborne St., W.
When attending a clinic, individuals are encouraged to dress for the weather as they may be required to wait outdoors before entering the clinic. They are also reminded to bring identification (e.g., health card, driver’s license, passport) a list of any medications they are taking, wear a loose-fitting shirt that allows easy access to the upper arm and bring any assistive devices as needed (e.g., scooter, wheelchair, cane). Please note, all persons attending a Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit community vaccination clinic will be required to wear a mask. Masks will be made available at the entrance to all our clinics.
For more information about how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect upon arrival at the clinic, please visit SMDHU’s COVID-19 pages at smdhu.org/GetVaccinated.
