Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include an ArcelorMittal Dofasco community vaccine clinic

HAMILTON, ON – Beginning June 21, 2021, in partnership with Hamilton Public Health Services, ArcelorMittal Dofasco will be hosting a community vaccine clinic located at The Centre on Barton. This clinic expands the local vaccination program to include the region’s largest private sector employer. 

The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Vaccine Clinic will be located at The Centre on Barton, 1275 Barton St. E., Hamilton, L8H 2V4. This clinic will be used on an on-going basis to accommodate both ArcelorMittal Dofasco employees and residents in the community who are eligible for a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This clinic’s full capacity is anticipated to be approximately 1,000 vaccines per day. The company’s clinic partners include: Hamilton Public Health Services, Hamilton’s Primary Care Partners, Lifemark Occupational Health and Wellness Inc., The Centre on Barton and Triovest Realty Advisors Inc., Alectra, JNE Group and Triple Crown Enterprises, Commercial Cleaning Services, Canteen, Tennier Sanitation, Express Employment Professionals and Fast Signs Burlington.

Booking an appointment (coming soon!)

In the coming days, community members will be able to book an appointment for this clinic through the Provincial online booking system found at www.hamilton.ca/VaccineBooking or by calling the Provincial call centre at 1-888-999-6488. This is a by-appointment clinic only, walk-ins are not permitted.

For those who do not have a Green Ontario photo health card, please call the Public Health Services COVID-19 Hotline at 905-974-9848, option 7 to book an appointment. Due to potential call volumes expected at the call centre, the City of Hamilton encourages everyone to self-register online if they are able as it is the quickest process to get an appointment. The hotline is designed for those without health cards and/or computer access.

Public Health Services recommends that everyone who is eligible for a vaccination receive the first vaccine that is available to them. We need to work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community, to reserve healthcare and hospital capacity and to protect vulnerable populations.

“We are proud to host Hamilton’s first employer vaccine clinic in partnership with Hamilton Public Health Services. We’ve located the clinic close to both workplaces and postal code areas that are critical in Hamilton’s efforts to reach all residents with COVID-19 vaccines in order to re-open our City and Province safely. Right now, our team and partners are working hard to get the clinic ready and at full capacity for June 21. We are all very proud and grateful for the opportunity to play a key role in fighting COVID-19 in our community.” - Sean Donnelly, President and CEO, ArcelorMittal Dofasco

“Continuing to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine through the launch of additional clinics increases access to the vaccine at locations in our city that need it most.  We are pleased to be working with our partners at ArcelorMittal Dofasco to build a healthy Hamilton and move into further reopening of the economy.” - Mayor Fred Eisenberger

Quick facts

• The Pfizer vaccine is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine that has been authorized by Health Canada for use in individuals aged 12 and over.
• All vaccination planning is based on and contingent on available COVID-19 vaccine supply.
• Vaccine administration rates may differ based on local context.
• Information regarding registration, booking, and frequently asked questions are available on the COVID-19 Vaccines section of the City’s website at www.hamilton.ca/COVIDvaccines.
• 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.  Public health measures include:  
  • stay home if you are feeling unwell
  • get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or have been in close contact with a confirmed positive case of COVID-19
  • limit gatherings to only members of your immediate household
  • maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet or 2 meters from others outside of your immediate household
  • wear a mask or face covering indoors and outdoors when not able to maintain physical distancing
  • wash hands frequently

Additional Resources

• www.hamilton.ca/COVIDvaccines
• www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus
• covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations
• covid-19.ontario.ca
• Public Health Services’ COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline: 905-974-9848 option 7 or [email protected]