AstraZeneca vaccine available at some primary care offices
Waterloo Region – With the recent arrival of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Waterloo Region, in addition to getting the vaccine at participating pharmacies, some eligible residents are now able to get the vaccine from their primary care provider. This particular COVID-19 vaccine is being offered to eligible individuals aged 55 and older.
Primary care providers have a critical role to play in the vaccine rollout, including encouraging at-risk individuals to get the vaccine.
The AstraZeneca vaccine is currently available at the following primary care office locations. Patients of these practices who are eligible for the vaccine need to book their appointment directly with their primary care provider.
Delta Coronation Family Health Organization
Dr. Ayoub, Dr. Bal, Dr. Gupta and Dr. Singh
201 - 614 Coronation Boulevard, Cambridge
Cambridge Medical Associates
Dr. Diane Humphrey
34 Blair Road, Cambridge
Centre for Family Medicine
Dr. Fuss, Dr. Pefanis and Dr. Yee
404 - 435 The Boardwalk, Waterloo
Forbes Park Medical Centre (Forbes Family Health Organization)
26 Forbes Street, Cambridge
Dr. Kathleen Bedrosian
305 – 430 The Boardwalk, Waterloo
The Medical Clinic (MD Care Family Health Organization)
Dr. Patel and Dr. Jugdave
124 Weber Street South, Waterloo
Nith Valley Family Practice
Dr. Sarah Rinaldi
1 - 10 Waterloo Street, New Hamburg
SRS Medical Centre at The Boardwalk (Kitchener-Waterloo Family Health Organization)
Dr. Naik, Dr. Sehl and Dr. Seibel
310 - 430 The Boardwalk, Waterloo
Waterloo Region Family Health Organization
Dr. Dixon, Dr. Pellow and Dr. Reimer
306 – 430 The Boardwalk, Waterloo
Next week, many more primary care providers will be offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to patients in their practice. These additional practices will be announced in the near future.
Also, beginning this week, select pharmacies in Waterloo Region are booking appointments for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Residents can contact a participating pharmacy to book an appointment: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations.
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Media Contact:
Sharon Ord, Acting Communications Lead
Waterloo Region Vaccine Distribution Task Force
General Inquiries: publichealth@regionofwaterloo.ca or 519-575-4400