Huron Perth Public Health expands vaccine eligibility

Huron Perth Public Health is expanding Covid-19 vaccine eligibility. As of Friday, March 26th the following groups will be able to make appointments for their first dose of vaccine:

• Adults aged 70 and older (born in 1951 or earlier)
• Indigenous persons 16 years of age or older
• Faith leaders who, as part of their regular role are at increased risk of exposure to Covid-19 through close contact with persons and families in the following circumstances:
  • End of life care
  • Care of the deceased, funerals, bathing, or other ceremony wit direct contact with deceased persons
  • Home visits to unwell persons
  • Pastoral care in hospitals/LTCHs/RHs or other vulnerable setting

Vaccinations are only available to eligible groups. You can find the complete list of eligibility at www.hpph.ca/vaccine; do not attempt to book an appointment if you are not eligible.

For those eligible, appointments can be booked online at www.hpph.ca/vaccinebooking or through the HPPH booking line at 1-833-753-2098. We highly encourage online bookings as call volume is high. We thank everyone for their patience.