Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/January 21, 2022 –
Starting immediately, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Picton, Belleville and Batawa will accept walk-in appointments*, in addition to booked appointments.
Getting fully vaccinated and getting a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, is your best protection against COVID-19 and the highly contagious Omicron variant. HPEPH is working diligently to ensure getting vaccinated is as easy as possible. If booking an appointment is not convenient for you – walk in to a clinic as soon as possible!
For individuals who prefer to have a specific appointment time, booked appointments remain available. Booking your appointment in advance will help streamline the vaccination process and help ensure that public health resources are used as efficiently as possible.
Walk-in Clinics – 5 and over
Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (QSWC) – 265 Cannifton Rd, Belleville
Note: Beginning Tuesday, January 25, QSWC clinics will be held in the gym.
Clinics will be closed between 12 to 1 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.
- Friday, Jan 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 am to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. (closed 4:30-5 pm)
- Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 27 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (closed 4:30-5 pm)
- Friday, Jan. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Batawa Community Centre – 81 Plant St, Batawa
Clinics will be closed from 12 to 1 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.
- Saturday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Walk-in Clinics – 12 and over
Prince Edward Community Centre – 375 Main St., Picton
- Monday, Jan 24. from 1 to 6:30 p.m. (closed 4-4:30 pm)
- Thursday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed 1-1:30 pm)
*Clinics at Prince Edward Community Centre will accept walk-ins for all eligible individuals aged 12 and over. Children aged 5-11 must book an appointment.
Booked appointments
Appointments can be booked in Belleville, Batawa, and Picton at covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Appointments can be booked in Bancroft by contacting the Bancroft Community Family Health Team at www.bcfht.org or 613-322-1565.
Other vaccination opportunities
For updates on eligibility and availability, visit the Booking and Eligibility webpage and follow HPEPH on Facebook and Twitter.
To check current availability at local pharmacies, contact pharmacies listed at covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations; appointments are required at most participating pharmacies, contact the pharmacy to confirm their process.
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Media Contacts:
Maureen Hyland, Communications Specialist
mhyland@hpeph.ca
Emily Tubbs, Communications Specialist
etubbs@hpeph.ca
About Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is a public health agency that serves the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward from four local offices. We monitor the health of our local population, deliver programs and services within our communities, and help develop healthy public policies. We provide information and support in many areas to help improve the health and well-being of our residents. Together with our communities, we help people become as healthy as they can be. For more information, please visit hpePublicHealth.ca. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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