If you are visiting Guelph Community Health Centre or its programs, and are feeling unwell, please wear a mask.
Masks are provided at all of our service locations.
The COVID 19 vaccine is now available for all children and adults aged 6 months +. Call your Guelph CHC primary care provider to book an appointment or for more information on receiving the COVID 19 vaccine. Appointments are also available at local pharmacies or at the WDG Public Health website here or by calling 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
For participating pharmacies offering COVID vaccination: covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations
For Vaccine Eligibility: https://wdgpublichealth.ca/your-health/covid-19-information-public/covid-19-vaccine-information/third-booster-doses
For more Information, including FAQs, visit: wdgpublichealth.ca/vaccine-kids
Confused about Covid? Family Doctors answer your questions: https://dfcm.utoronto.ca/confused-about-covid
The best way to protect everyone in your family and the community is for all eligible adults and children to be fully vaccinated. Our medical team fully supports vaccination for all eligible community members including children. Please contact your provider if you have questions about the COVID 19 vaccine.
Six Reasons for Getting Your Child Vaccinated:
– To protect them from the Covid 19 virus and possible illness, hospitalization or death
– To protect children from long term effects of Covid 19 like long Covid or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
– To protect children from severe illness resulting from Covid 19
– To allow children to get back to doing the things they love, and protect schools from further shutdowns or learning interruptions
– The benefits of vaccination far outweigh risks
– Herd immunity, community protection and a pathway back to normal life
Frequently Asked Questions: Timing of COVID-19 Vaccines For Young Children (aged 6 months and older)
