Lambton Public Health
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Lambton Public Health’s Annual Beach Water Quality Monitoring In ProgressPoint Edward, ON - On May 31,Lambton Public Health began its 2021 water quality monitoring program at public beaches in Lambton County.
Water quality reports will indicate if the water is safe to access.
Second Dose Registration Open to Individuals 70 Years of Age and OlderPoint Edward, ON – Individuals who are 70 years of age and older or those who received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before April 18 are now eligible to book their second dose vaccination appointments.
You will be contacted directly via email or phone to schedule your second vaccine.
Lambton Public Health Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccine Second DosesPoint Edward, ON – Individuals who are 75 years of age and older or those who received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before March 31 are now eligible to book their second dose vaccination appointments. In addition, residents who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine within the same time period (on or before March 31) or are 75 and older may also choose to book a second dose appointment for another approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (i.
Lambton Public Health Announces Second Dose Vaccine StrategyPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is happy to report the region’s vaccine rollout is expanding to offer second doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to the eligible individuals ahead of Health Canada’s 16-week interval timeline, which was originally created to prioritize first doses.
Second dose administration will be distributed according to the age-based and priority sequencing of first doses.
Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Pets Against Tick BitesPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is reminding area residents to protect themselves and their families against ticks and Lyme disease when outdoors.
Lyme disease is spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick; a tiny, slow-moving bug about the size of a sesame seed.
Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – May 25, 2021Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, May 25 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:
To date, a total of 68,755 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of Lambton County by public health, hospitals, primary care and pharmacies.
Local Survey Launched for Out-of-Province VaccinationsPoint Edward, ON – In an effort to inform and maintain local vaccination records, Lambton Public Health (LPH) is releasing a survey to the residents of Lambton County today to gather information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations administered out-of-province and out-of-country.
Those who have received vaccinations outside of Ontario and maintain a full-time or seasonal residence within Lambton County are requested to complete the survey on the May 26, 2021
COVID-19 Surveillance Reports during the Victoria Day Long WeekendPoint Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is reminding the public that while COVID-19 contact tracing continues, the daily surveillance report will not be updated on Monday, May 24 (Victoria Day).
