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HB NEWS RESIDENTS 70-PLUS ELIGIBLE TO RESCHEDULE SECOND VACCINE DOSE HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com Halton residents 70 years of age and older now have to option to resched- ule their second-dose ap- pointment through Halton Region's online booking system, one.halton.ca/ vab/s/view-booking. Based on expected var cine supply and appoint. ment availability appoint- ments can be make with shortened interval. “We continue to make great progress and have al- ready vaccinated almost 70 per cent of our community with the first dose," said Galton Region chair Gary “Residents who received their first dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine on or before Apr. 18 now have the option to reschedule their second dose appointment. Due to the current limited supply o! of the Moderna vac- the provincial and faoral government, there may be a limited number of appointments additional groups will be eligible to reschedule sec- ond-dose appointments will be announced as sup- plies from the provincial and federal governments are confirmed. The regionisaskingres- idents to reach out to any: pointment online. dents requiring help also call 311 for assistance “Accelerating second doses for more groups will help prevent severe illness and provide greater protec- tion to those most at risk in our community," said Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region medical officer of ‘Spend less money on energy and Culligan Water Ask us about our customer Referral Program detergents in your home with a Culligan Water Softener. Ask us how you can save today! Get your first three months for only $9 .95imin. SAVE, $50 6 MONTHS* NO PAYMENTS NO INTEREST w 42 EQUAL PAYMENTS* =-INTEREST FREE 5 Mountainview Rd N, Georgetown | (905) 877-6242 aantconnl| P a Dan Pearce/Metroland Halton Region is offering residents aged 70 and older the opportunity to reschedule their second-dose appointments in order to get their shot earlier. health. your first dose appoint- more people we get vacci- “Getting everyone vacci- ment yet, including youth nated each and every day nated is ically impor- 12-17,lencourage youtodo brings us closer to return- critic tant. If you haven't booked SHRED EVENT FUNDRAISER SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2021 9:00AM - 3:00PM so as soon as possible. The ing to normal.” SHRED ALL YOUR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS DOCUMENTS, RIGHT ON SITE! + CONTACTLESS & SOCIAL + VOLUNTEERS WILL UNLOAD YOUR VEHICLE « WE ACCEPT DONATIONS IN CASH, DEBIT & CREDIT + SUGGESTED AMOUNT IS $20 PER BANKERS BOX + A SAFE LOCATION TO DROP OFF IMPORTANT PAPERS LACE penci Information Management O=O0 CRIME * DS SE Domtar Promotional consideration provided in partnership with: conomical co STARMETROLAND wp UONEH - dl UL | S Woz ‘OF eunr ‘Kepsunyy, | eordyouy