People with high-risk health conditions are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the RVH-led clinic in Barrie.
The eligibility categories, as defined by the provincial strategy, can be found at Ontario.ca or by using this link. All people who meet the criteria outlined on this list are now eligible to pre-register for the vaccine on the RVH website (rvh.on.ca/vaccine). Once pre-registered the patient is notified and booked an appointment at the clinic located at 29 Sperling Drive in Barrie.
People eligible include:
o People with Body Mass Index >40 – calculate your BMI here
o People with intellectual or developmental disabilities
o Organ transplant recipients
o Hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients
o People with neurological diseases that may compromise respiratory function
o Haematological malignancy diagnosed in the last year (2020)
o Kidney disease eGFR <30
o Treatments causing immunosuppression (e.g. chemotherapy)
Eligible patients affiliated with RVH’s renal and cancer programs have been contacted to book a vaccine appointment.
For the most up-to-date information visit the RVH website www.rvh.on.ca
#RVH’s Immunization Clinic is now offering #COVID19 vaccines to people with a BMI over 40 and those with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
✔️ See if your health condition is highest or high risk: https://t.co/KigDMDntcX
✔️ Pre-register for vaccine: https://t.co/KHClQoblr3— RVH News (@TeamRVH) April 13, 2021