Lambton Public Health says COVID-19 and flu vaccines should be in the county by mid-month and available to the general public by Oct. 28.

In a news release, officials said people in hospital and long-term care homes are getting their vaccines first. High risk people including children, First Nations communities, pregnant women, retirees and first responders will be eligible in mid-October with the general public getting access to vaccines Oct. 28

There will be some public health clinics for children, people who are homebound and First Nations. Officials say pharmacies and health care providers will be providing vaccines to the general public.

“Expanded access points for COVID-19 and flu vaccines throughout the community will allow
Lambton Public Health to deliver services to populations who have barriers to accessing the
vaccines,” said Dr. Karalyn Dueck, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County in a news release.

“Appointment availability with LPH may look different than in years past, but it is important to
remember that everyone who wants to receive both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be able
to receive them, with increased vaccine access points enhancing community protection for all.”