GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic coming back to McMaster's campus May 6th
A GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic is coming to McMaster's campus on Friday, May 6th.
As the pandemic continues, public health experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated and to get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine which can help increase one's immune response to the virus.
The clinic is open to McMaster students, faculty and staff as well as to members of the Hamilton community. First, second, third and booster doses for adults and youth ages 12 and up will be available, as well as the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11.
Appointments for the clinic can be booked through the province's booking portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact centre at 1-833-943-3900.
Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability.
Please bring your Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and/or University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) card with you to the clinic. International students, please bring physical, hard copies of previous vaccinations from other countries.
This clinic comes after several other COVID-19 vaccine clinics held on McMaster's campus in recent months saw a strong response from the community.
Date: Friday, May 6th, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The GO-VAXX bus will be in Parking Lot I on McMaster's main campus.
Free parking is available for those who are coming to McMaster's campus to be vaccinated at the Go-Vaxx bus in Lot I, where the bus will be located. Parking vouchers will be provided.
For those taking public transportation, exit at the following HSR bus stops:
Main St. West opposite Emerson St.
University Ave. at Forsyth
Main St. West at Leland St.
You can find more information on HSR bus routes here.
GO-VAXX mobile clinics are offered through a partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Metrolinx. GO buses have been converted to serve as mobile vaccine clinics and all clinics are fully accessible.
All COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed on board, including the required pre-vaccination screening and post-vaccination monitoring.
More information about vaccine eligibility and proof of previous vaccinations can be found on the Ontario Ministry of Health website. You can also call the Provincial Vaccine Information Line at 1-888-999-6488 (TTY 1-866-797-0007).
If you were vaccinated in another country/province and have questions about updating your health records, please contact Hamilton Public Health for more information.
Have questions about the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine? Contact the Provincial Vaccine Confidence Line at 1-833-943-3900, or visit COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service to book a confidential appointment with a SickKids clinician.