WECHU News Release: Amherstburg Vaccination Clinic Begins Wednesday for Adults 70 and Older

Eligible residents can book online or call for an appointment starting Saturday.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will begin administering the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to residents of Windsor and Essex County 70 years of age and older, born in 1951 or earlier, at the Libro Credit Union Centre in the Town of Amherstburg. The vaccination clinic will start on Wednesday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments for the Amherstburg vaccination clinic will start on Saturday through the online booking system, which can also be accessed from wechu.org.

Family and friends of adults 70 years of age and older are encouraged to support their loved one(s) in booking an appointment. For those unable to access the online system, help is available by calling 226-773-2200. Due to expected call volumes initially, it may take multiple attempts to speak with a call centre representative.

This is the second vaccination clinic to open in the County of Essex and the fifth clinic to open in Windsor and Essex County. The other clinics are:

  • The Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Centre in Windsor
  • The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (NFFRC) in Leamington
  • The St. Clair College SportsPlex in Windsor
  • Windsor Hall (former Windsor Star building) in Windsor

Vaccinations at any of the COVID-19 vaccination clinics are by appointment only and walk-ins are not permitted. Please note that there are currently limited long-term appointments in the booking system as upcoming vaccine supply shipments are unknown. As we are able to confirm the upcoming vaccine supply, the number of appointments available will be adjusted into the booking system.

The AstraZeneca / COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine is also available for adults 60 years of age and older in Windsor and Essex County. Those interested in booking an appointment at any of the 57 Windsor and Essex County pharmacies as part of the provincial pilot program should contact a participating pharmacy directly.

As more COVID-19 vaccines are provided to our region and more vaccination clinics and sites become operational, we must continue to practice public health measures to help prevent further spread of COVID-19 in our community:

  • Maintain a 2 metre distance from others.
  • Limit your contacts to your household only.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Use a medical or non-medical mask (e.g, cloth) in public settings.
  • Cover mouth & nose with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
  • Stay home and do not go to work or school if you are sick. 

For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit the WECHU’s vaccine webpage or subscribe to receive email updates from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit about COVID-19 vaccines.