COVID-19 second doses vaccine clinics for 5-11
Public Service Announcement
COVID-19 second doses vaccine clinics for 5-11
The COVID-19 vaccine is Nunavut’s best protection against COVID-19, and all Nunavummiut are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.
The Department of Health is rolling out second dose vaccination clinics across the territory for ages 5 to 11. The COVID-19 pediatric Pfizer vaccine is available to those ages 5 to 11 who have received their first dose at least eight weeks ago.
In Iqaluit, COVID-19 vaccines continue to be offered at Iqaluit Public Health. Call
867-975-4810 to schedule an appointment. Upcoming scheduled clinics to administer the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine in communities will be:
| Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics | ||
| Arviat | February 5 to 6 | 867-857-3100 |
| Sanikiluaq | February 5 to 6 | 867-266-8965 |
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Sanirajak |
February 6 to 7 |
867-928-8827 |
| Rankin Inlet | February 8 to 9 | 867-645-8070 |
| Cambridge Bay | February 9 to 10 | 867-983-4500 |
| Whale Cove | February 10 to 11 | 867-896-9916 |
| Kinngait | February 12 to 13 | 867-897-8820 |
| Naujaat | February 13 to 14 | 867-462-9916 |
| Chesterfield Inlet | February 14 to 15 | 867-898-9968 |
| Kimmirut | February 15 to 16 | 867-939-2217 |
| Igloolik | February 16 to 17 | 867-934-2100 |
| Coral Harbour | February 17 to 18 | 867-925-9916 |
| Pangnirtung | February 19 to 20 | 867-473-8977 |
| Qikiqtarjuaq | February 19 to 20 | 867-927-8916 |
| Clyde River | February 21 to 22 | 867-924-6377 |
| Pond Inlet | February 22 to 23 | 867-899-7500 |
Clinic dates are subject to change pending weather or flight delays.
Schedule for vaccine arrival in all other communities is noted below. Please call your local health centre to book an appointment,
| Pediatric Vaccines Arrive in Community | ||
| Community | Dates | Call |
| Baker Lake | January 29-31 | 867-793-2812 |
| Grise Fiord | January 31 | 867-980-9923 |
| Resolute Bay | January 31 | 867-252-3844 |
| Arctic Bay | January 31 | 867-439-8873 |
| Kugaaruk | February 2 | 867-769-6441 |
| Gjoa Haven | February 2 | 867-360-7441 |
| Taloyoak | February 2 | 867-561-5111 |
| Kugluktuk | February 3 | 867-982-4531 |
COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be available to all eligible populations across the territory. Call your local health centre to book an appointment to receive your first, second or booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots for individuals 18 and older are available to those who received their second dose 4.5 months ago and six months for those 11 to 17.
Physical distancing, hand hygiene and enhanced cleaning practices will be in place to help keep everyone healthy. For the protection of yourself and the community, you must wear a mask to your appointment.
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Media Contact:
Danarae Sommerville
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
@email