The province’s GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic is once again coming to McMaster’s campus with clinics being held on Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 16th.
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 for first, second and third doses. Children aged five and up can receive vaccinations at the clinic.
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 are available depending on the supply of vaccines.
Appointments for the March 16th clinic can be booked online starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 12th.
These clinics come after a GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic held on McMaster’s campus last month saw a strong response from the community.
Dates: Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday, March 16th
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
The clinic will be located in Parking Lot I.
Drivers should enter McMaster’s campus from Cootes Drive or Main Street West and follow the signage to parking Lot I.
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.
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.
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 phone appointment with a SickKids clinician.