New COVID vaccine and flu shots now available to eligible groups in London, Ont. – CBC
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise but vaccine options are available
Oct 05, 2023
The new COVID-19 vaccine and flu shots are now available to high-risk populations and will soon be accessible to everyone in the London region.
Starting Friday, some Londoners can book an appointment at the Western Fair vaccination clinic for the Moderna vaccine targeting the XBB subvariant of COVID-19. The vaccine will also be available through primary healthcare providers and pharmacies.
People living in St. Thomas, Woodstock and other parts of Oxford and Elgin counties can make appointments with Southwestern Public Health starting Oct. 11.
The eligibility criteria for the first group of vaccine recipients includes:
Residents and staff of congregate living settings, including retirement homes
Pregnant individuals
Individuals 65 years of age and older
All children 6 months to 4 years of age [influenza risk]
Individuals who are from a First Nation, Inuit or Métis community, and/or who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, and their household members
Individuals 6 months of age and older with underlying health conditions per NACI (Influenza & COVID-19)
Members of racialized and other equity deserving communities
Health care workers and first responders
