COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Now Open to Seniors 75 Years of Age and Older
After tremendous uptake for COVID-19 vaccination in the 80+ population, the list of those eligible to register for vaccination appointments now expands based on two categories:
A) Eligible people who can register and book an appointment based on availability of vaccine:
- People born in 1946 or earlier (75 years of age and older).
- All residents and staff of congregate living residences.
- Faith based 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 with direct contact with deceased persons.
Home visits to unwell persons.
Pastoral care in hospitals/LTC/RHs or other vulnerable settings. - Long-Term Care and Retirement Home essential caregivers.
- Indigenous residents (on or off reserve)18 years of age and older.
- All health care workers.
- Anyone receiving chronic home care that have been identified by home health care organizations. This group will receive a call notifying them that they are eligible and should book after receiving this call.
B) Eligible people who can register only at this time (cannot book an appointment yet):
- Residents in the general population born between 1947 and 1951 (70 to 74 years of age).
Individuals who are currently eligible for vaccination can book a vaccination appointment at either link: www.rcdhu.com OR Ontario.ca/bookvaccine. Both sites use the local RCD booking system. If you do not have internet access, please ask a family member or friend to assist you. This is the fastest way to schedule your appointment. If you cannot register online, call RCDHU at 613-735-9724 or 1-800-267-1097 ext. 200. Please leave one message only with your name and number.
For more information, visit RCDHU’s website at https://www.rcdhu.com/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-2/ or call 613-732-3629 or 1-800-267-1097.
