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COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics

NOTICE: Appointments are required for COVID-19 immunization. See below for details.

RCDHU will offer joint COVID-19 and flu vaccine community clinics throughout Renfrew County and District. The new COVID-19 XBB vaccine and annual flu vaccines will be available. Please note, appointments must be booked for COVID-19 vaccination.

Clinics are now open to all residents 6 months of age and older. Please note, masks must be worn at all RCDHU clinics.

For those looking for COVID-19 AND flu shots

  • COVID-19 immunization appointments must be booked through the Ontario Provincial Appointment Booking system.
  • Flu vaccines will also be available at the time of your appointment, should you choose to get one at that time. You do not need to indicate this when booking your appointment.
  • A COVID-19 Vaccine Form must be completed before receiving your vaccine. Forms will be available at your appointment. To complete this form in advance, visit the below COVID-19 Vaccine and Clinic Information section.
  • Please note, appointments cannot be booked directly through RCDHU. If you need assistance booking an appointment, please contact the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.

For those looking for a flu shot only

  • Flu shots will continue to be offered at RCDHU clinics on a walk-in basis, no appointment required. Wait times may vary.  
  • Flu shots are also available through participating pharmacies. It is recommended that you contact the pharmacy ahead of time as appointments may be required.
  • Flu shots are available through participating health care providers.

Booking an Appointment

You must book an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. To book an appointment, visit the Ontario Provincial Appointment Booking System at:

Provincial Appointment Booking System

To book an appointment through the phone, please call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Please note: appointments cannot be booked directly through RCDHU.

If you need any assistance with your booking, please call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule:

By Appointment

Note: Appointments are required for all COVID-19 immunizations. For those who are looking for the flu shot only, appointments are not required.

DateLocationClinic Time
November 22Barry’s Bay
Yakabuski Community Centre, 65 Arena Rd.		1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November 27Pembroke
Royal Canadian Legion, 202 Pembroke St. E		1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November 28Arnprior
Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St.		1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November 29Chalk River
Chalk River Lion’s Club, 11 Kellett St.		2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
December 5Renfrew
Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, 1 Ma-Te-Way Park Dr.		1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 6Barry’s Bay
Yakabuski Community Centre, 65 Arena Rd.		3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
December 7Arnprior
Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St.		3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
December 11Pembroke
Royal Canadian Legion, 202 Pembroke St. E		3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Additional opportunities for vaccination

COVID-19 and flu vaccines will also be available through:

Accessibility

Disability-related accommodations can be made to support individuals in accessing RCDHU community clinics. For more information or to request accommodations at clinics, please contact the RCDHU Immunization Line at 613-732-9436.

If you have questions regarding the COVID-19 or flu vaccine, you can contact RCDHU’s immunization line at 613-732-9436 or 1-833-773-0004.

Flu Information

The flu (influenza) is a contagious virus that can spread to anyone. For information on symptoms, treatment, and preventing the spread of flu, visit: Respiratory Illnesses: RSV, Flu, and COVID-19.

Some people are more vulnerable to complications and hospitalization from the flu, including young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and individuals with underlying health conditions.

Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and the people around you from getting the flu. As of October 30th, anyone 6 months of age and older who lives, works or goes to school in Ontario is eligible for a flu shot, free of cost.

Clinic Information

For those seeking just a flu shot, you can attend a RCDHU clinic on a walk-in basis. No appointments will be booked for flu shots. Please note, clinic wait times and vaccine availability may vary.

As of October 30th, RCDHU’s clinics are open to all individuals 6 months of age and older. The flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available.

Please monitor this page for upcoming clinic information and schedules.

Flu vaccines are also available through your regular health care provider and at local participating pharmacies. It is recommended that you contact the pharmacy ahead of time as appointments may be required. To see a list of participating pharmacies, please visit Ontario’s: Pharmacy Vaccine Locations.

 

Clinic Forms

A consent form must be filled out before you can receive your flu vaccine. Consent forms will be available to you at the clinic and you do not need to complete this form in advance.

You may choose to complete the consent form in advance if you require assistance or wish to save time at the clinic.

If you would like to complete the consent form before attending the clinic, you can print the form by visiting: Flu Vaccine Consent Form

Please bring your completed form with you to the clinic.

 

Types of Flu Vaccine

At the clinics, there are several publicly-funded flu vaccines available. Everyone 6 months and older should get the standard quadrivalent inactivated vaccine (QIV) every year, unless there is a medical reason not to.

If you are 65 years of age or older, there are different flu options available to you.

For individuals 6 months of age and older:

  • Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine (QIV) FluLaval Tetra
  • Quadrivalent Inactivated Vaccine (QIV) Fluzone® Quadrivalent

For individuals 65 years or older:

  • QIV-HD Fluzone® High-Dose Quadrivalent
  • TIV-adj Fluad®

You can speak to a nurse at the clinic for more information on vaccine recommendations.

For information on each available vaccine, please see the fact sheets below.

Fact Sheets

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

COVID-19 vaccine information and recommendations can be found by visiting: COVID-19 Vaccination Information.

Please note: appointments are required for COVID-19 vaccination. Please see more information on booking an appointment at the top of this page.

 

Clinic Forms

A COVID-19 Vaccine Form must be filled out before you can receive your COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine forms will be available to you at the clinic and you do not need to complete this form in advance.

You may choose to complete the form in advance to save time at the clinic or if you require assistance from a support person.

If you would like to complete the form(s) for you and/or your family before attending the clinic, you can print the following forms below:

Please bring your completed forms with you to the clinic.

 

RCDHU is providing in-home COVID-19 vaccination services to eligible individuals.

Am I eligible for in-home vaccination?

You may be eligible for in-home vaccination if:

To see if you are eligible and to arrange an in-home appointment, please contact RCDHU’s Immunization Line at 613-732-9436.

Requests for in-home vaccination services will be accepted until December 8th, 2023.

Pembroke Office

TEL: 613-732-3629 or 1-800-267-1097

Renfrew Office

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