Show your support for COVID-19 vaccines in CK by creating and posting fireworks in your windows, outside your home, or on your mailbox for people to see.

You may have seen duct tape fire works around the community over the past several months. These are a part of the I Am Getting Vaccinated Because project and a symbol that celebrates our community's dedicated effort to put COVID-19 behind us.

You can also download and print our #TwoDoseSummerCK firework here:

• Firework Window Sign

1. Share your reason for getting vaccinated on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter using the hashtags #IAmGettingVaccinatedBecause and #TwoDoseSummerCK.
2. Share your reason for getting vaccinated by visiting CK Public Health's interactive website IAmGettingVaccinatedBecause.com. 

1. Attend a walk-in vaccination clinic on August 5, 2021 to receive your second dose! View clinic options here. Please note, your second dose must be at least 28 days after your first dose.
2. Book your second dose appointment for August 5, 2021 by visiting GetYourShotCK.ca. 
3. On August 5, 2021 visit GetYourShotCK.ca to book your second dose.
4. Visit IAmGettingVaccinatedBecause.com to read other people's reasons for getting vaccinated.

1. Attend a walk-in vaccination clinic on August 5, 2021 to receive your first dose! We'll be so happy to see you! View clinic options here.
2. Book your appointment for August 5, 2021 by visiting GetYourShotCK.ca. 
3. Seek reliable information.
   • Visit our FAQs 
   • View our vaccine Resources for Youth 
   • Talk to your health care provider to help you make your decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
   • Talk to a public health nurse by calling 519.355.1071 x 1900 or by visiting a walk-in clinic
4. Visit IAmGettingVaccinatedBecause.com to read other people's reasons for getting vaccinated.

Walk-ins welcome or book online at GetYourShotCK.ca!

• Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Open to 12+)
• Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Open to 18+)
• Friday, July 30, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Open to 12+)
• Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Open to 12+)
• Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Open to 12+)
• Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Open to 12+)

• John McGregor Secondary School
  • Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Open to youth ages 12 to 17
• Tilbury District High School
  • Friday, August 6, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Open to youth ages 12 to 17

Additional dates coming soon!

Select pharmacies are now offering the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. For a location near you, please check here.

Some primary care offices are now offering the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

Do you require assistance in getting to a vaccination clinic? A number of local services are available to assist. Please see the links below for further information.

Advantage Transportation

CHAP Program

Family Service Kent - available to seniors & persons with disabilities of all ages

12,6989 (as of July 27, 2021)

Chatham-Kent's 60+ population continues to set an excellent example for the community. Overall, 93% of people 60+ have received one dose of the vaccine and 88% are fully vaccinated with two doses.

Thanks for doing your part!

92% of people ages 60 to 69 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

85% of this age group have received their second dose of the vaccine.

This is great news because the risk of serious health outcomes from COVID-19, like hospitalization and death, increase with age. Vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to experience serious health outcomes.

95% of people ages 70 to 79 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

92% of this age group have received their second dose of the vaccine.

This is great news because the risk of serious health outcomes from COVID-19, like hospitalization and death, increase with age. Vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to experience serious health outcomes.

90% of people 80+ have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

87% of this age group have received their second dose of the vaccine.

This is great news because the risk of serious health outcomes from COVID-19, like hospitalization and death, increase with age. Vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to experience serious health outcomes.

50% of 12-17 year olds have received at least one dose. Chatham-Kent has the lowest youth vaccination rate in the province. With the school year approaching quickly, it is important that eligible youth receive their first and second doses as soon as possible to be protected before school starts.

Only 31% of 12-17 year olds have received their second dose.

For resources and information about COVID-19 vaccines and youth, please visit our dedicated Youth Resources page.

*Youth born in 2009 or earlier are able to be vaccinated.

54% of people ages 18 to 29 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Only 39% of this age group have received their second dose of the vaccine.

It is important for this age group to be vaccinated because they can still pass the virus to those who are unable to receive the vaccine, like babies, young children, and people allergic to the vaccine.

63% of people ages 30 to 39 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Only 48% of this age group have received their second dose of the vaccine.

It is important for this age group to be vaccinated because they can still pass the virus to those who are unable to receive the vaccine, like babies, young children, and people allergic to the vaccine.