COVID-19 vaccination program includes in-school mobile clinics

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton health-care partners continue to make progress in vaccinating members of the community who fall into the Province’s COVID-19 Vaccination Framework. To date, Hamilton health-care partners have administered 763,815 doses of COVD-19 vaccine – with 78.2% of Hamiltonians over the age of 12 receiving a vaccine to date and 70.3% of individuals over the age of 12 completing their vaccine series.

A return to in-person learning this September for Hamilton’s children and youth is a top priority. As a community, we know all too well the impact COVID-19, remote learning and public health restrictions have had on the mental and emotional well-being of children and youth. As the Delta variant continues to circulate locally and we see the challenges it has caused elsewhere, particularly among the unvaccinated, we all have a job to do in protecting those that can’t be vaccinated, including children under 12.

The Hamilton health-care partners, along with the local school boards, will be bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to even more local residents through mobile clinics at area secondary schools. These clinics are available to HWCDSB and HWDSB students, families and staff in each school community, plus eligible students from elementary feeder schools. Individuals born in 2009 and earlier who are eligible to receive a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can walk-in to any of the below clinics.

In-school COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Orchard Park Secondary School
200 Dewitt Rd., Stoney Creek, L8E 4S7
August 21, 2021, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School
1824 Rymal Rd. E., Hannon, L0R 1P0
August 21, 2021, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Cathedral High School
30 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton, L8L 8H5
August 22, 2021, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Bernie Custis Secondary School
1055 King St E, Hamilton, L8M 1E2
August 22, 2021, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School
1770 Upper Sherman Ave, Hamilton, L8W 0C5
August 23, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Glendale Secondary School
145 Rainbow Dr, Hamilton, L8K 4G1
August 23, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Westmount Secondary School
39 Montcalm Dr, Hamilton, L9C 4B1
August 24, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Saltfleet District High School
108 Highland Rd W, Stoney Creek, L8J 2T2
August 25, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Bishop Tonnos Secondary School
100 Panabaker Dr, Ancaster, L9G 5E3
August 25, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
1715 Main St E, Hamilton, L8G 1E3
August 26, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary
127 Gray Rd, Stoney Creek, L8G 3V3
August 26, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
145 Magnolia Drive, Hamilton, L9C 5P4
August 27, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary
200 Acadia Dr, Hamilton, L8W 1B8
August 28, 2021, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
1045 Upper Paradise Rd, Hamilton, L9B 2N4
August 29, 2021, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Sherwood Secondary School
25 High St, Hamilton, L8T 3Z4
August 29, 2021, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
200 Whitney Ave, Hamilton, L8S 2G7
August 30, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Ancaster Rotary Centre
385 Jerseyville Rd W, Ancaster, L9G 3L5
August 30, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Westdale Secondary School
700 Main St W, Hamilton, L8S 1A5
August 31, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Dundas Valley Secondary School
310 Governor's Road, Dundas, L9H 5P8
August 31, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

Waterdown District High School
215 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, L8B 1B9
September 1, 2021, 2 to 8 pm

We know that what happens in schools reflects what is happening in the community when it comes to COVID-19. That’s why it’s vital that Hamilton’s vaccination coverage continues to increase and that all Hamiltonians continue to follow public health measures to reduce the spread of the virus as we head back-to-school and back indoors in the fall. 

There are many locations in Hamilton for community members born in 2009 and earlier to get their first and second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, such as large-scale clinics, primary care-led clinics, mobile pop-up clinics and local pharmacies. Vaccines can be accessed both on a walk-in basis at many of these locations or by booking an appointment. Information regarding walk-in options, booking an appointment and frequently asked questions are available at hamilton.ca/GetYourVaccine.

Quick Facts

• On August 18, 2021, individuals born in 2009 and earlier became eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
• Vaccine administration rates may differ based on local context.
• Mixing of mRNA vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer), as well as mixing AstraZeneca and an mRNA vaccine is safe, effective and makes sure more Hamiltonians can receive their second dose and its strong protection against COVID-19 sooner.
• Information regarding COVID-19 vaccine clinics and frequently asked questions are available on www.hamilton.ca/GetYourVaccine.
• All vaccination planning is based on and contingent on available COVID-19 vaccine supply.
• It is vital that members of the public, even those who have been vaccinated, ensure that public health measures still be practiced until it is safe and said to be safe by the health professionals in all levels of government.  

Additional Resources

• www.hamilton.ca/COVIDvaccines
• www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus
• https://covid-19.ontario.ca
• https://kidshealthfirst.ca/
• Public Health Services’ COVID-19 Hotline: 905-974-9848 or [email protected]