Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to) @andryou Twitter profile

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

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I have created to provide graphs of #COVID19 , RSV, and flu levels in regions across #Canada using the Government of Canada's #wastewater initiative data. Inspired by the ON gov shutting down the crucial Wastewater Surveillance Initiative on July 31.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Helped my parents get vaccinated as soon as they were eligible, and then decided to start @VaxHuntersCan

Tara Moriarty

@MoriartyLab

3 years

Have YOU helped someone get vaccinated? Please tell other Canadians your stories here. We need to hear THESE stories. Not the folks being exploited by white supremacy movements to sow social disruption. I'm sick of being told we're powerless. We're not. I'm not. You're not.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Some, not all, of the beautiful people behind @VaxHuntersCan 🥰 🇨🇦 #VaxToTheMax #COVID19CA #vhcCA

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

It is humbling and an honour for @VaxHuntersCan to be featured alongside 19 other absolutely incredible individuals. I am so thankful to work alongside a team of volunteers who give others and I hope every day: ( @nadineyousif_ )

20 people who took on the biggest job of the pandemic and helped Ontario get its shots

To mark how far we’ve come during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Star has profiled 20 of the people who helped get more than 25 million doses into arms.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

If you need any help calculating what your 6 months (168 days) is after your COVID-19 second dose date, @VaxHuntersCan has a Dose Date Calculator at: Below example assumes a second dose date of May 31, showing eligibility as early as Nov 15. #covid19ca

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

I recommend getting the new XBB vaccine as soon as one is eligible (min. 84 days since previous dose) because like every year cases will rise as temps drop. Vaccines are just part of my toolkit: I also mask ((K)N95), test/clean the air (Levoit 300, aranet4, Vitalight), and test.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

I created a tool to track the new XBB #COVID19 vaccine rollout across public health units in #Ontario : (bookmark and visit often) I will be posting updates here, Mastodon, and Bluesky. Feel free to go to my profile and tap the bell to get alerts 👍 1/2

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

9 months

With increasing COVID-19 cases in Ontario and the world: - MASK UP, especially indoor - stay home / mask if feeling unwell (+ test) - let fresh air in where possible (even a crack helps) / air purifier - be up-to-date w/ covid/flu vaccines (source: ) 1/2

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Oct 4 Summary: - Seeing incredible demand for the #xbbvax across #Ontario 👏 - Added: Waterloo, Southwestern, Lambton ☑️ - I will be speaking about the project at @TheReSisters2 's Twitter space 8:00pm tonight: - Q&A: Have any questions for me? Ask below!

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

✅ COVID-19 vaccine ✅ Flu shot ✅ Mask ( #COVIDisAirborne ) @CPHO_Canada consistently leading by example 👍 The new #COVID19 vaccine isn't just a booster, it's a new formula to help reduce serious illnesses and strain on our healthcare system, and to protect you and loved ones.

Canada's CPHO

@CPHO_Canada

10 months

It’s respiratory virus season - time to get vaccinated against #flu and #COVID19 . It is safe for both to be administered at the same time, making for fewer appointments. For more ways to keep your family healthy this fall:

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

Ontario - the COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance PDF is now located at (and quietly updated on Dec 22, 2023): Thankfully still mentions 84 day minimum interval for #xbbvax on page 7. Bookmark this page for latest PDF: #ontario #covid19

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

I want to quickly thank everyone for following + sharing my posts and , the support and engagement have been incredible. If you want to get alerts tap the bell icon on my profile (I promise to only post #xbbvax updates) I expect tomorrow will be busy! 🌙

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Oct 5 Summary - : - Demand for #xbbvax in #ontario brought my server down last night (back and stronger though!) - Added: Algoma, Durham, Hamilton, KFL&A, Middlesex-London, Renfrew, Toronto, Windsor-Essex, York PHUs ☑️ - Thank you to PHUs w/ XBB info 1/3

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

1 year

@KashPrime @mch_childrens @HamHealthSci could you please explain your rationale? Below is the latest COVID-19 wastewater signal for Central West Ontario which includes Hamilton.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

I got a Vitalight Mini CO2 Monitor and reviewed it - it's like a potentially life-saving Tamagotchi: Excited to start contributing to @theRavenApp ! Consider buying from @DonateMask . Easy to calibrate 👇🔊 (note: should be done **outdoors**) #CleanAir

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

#Ontario #COVID19 #XBBVax Updates: - pharmacies getting more supply (Rexall has appts, Walmart prepping) - eligibility slowly opening up in some regions - Pfizer has started being offered - *if you are high-risk please consider booking before Oct 30* 1/2

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

I bought on March 19, 2021 at 4:15pm. Exactly one year later to the minute: @VaxHuntersCan is wrapping up operations. We will be inactive on social platforms but our site will still have self-serve resources. 1/2 #COVID19CA #vhcCA

Vaccine Hunters Canada

@VaxHuntersCan

2 years

[CA] Exactly one year to the day we started, we are closing our doors. Thank you for all your support over the last year. The heart behind VHC is helping others and your community to make this world a better place. With love, VHC Team #COVID19CA #vhcCA

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Ontario has silently released the enhanced vaccine certificates with a QR code: They are releasing them by birth months, anyone born in January to April can download the new certificate right now (I got mine) 😊

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

TORONTO: #xbbvax (and flu shot) appointments can now be booked by the general population (6+ months) at city clinics for next week - (note: pharmacies are also an option) #ontario #covid19

COVID-19: Vaccines

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Toronto Public Health

@TOPublicHealth

11 months

Appointments are now live! Anyone 6+ months can book an appointment to get their updated #COVID19 & yearly #flu vaccine at our clinics starting next week. Book one appointment & get both vaccines: You can also get them at some pharmacies & doctors offices.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

TORONTO ( @TOPublicHealth ) updated with XBB info: Under the "Vaccine Use by Age" section on: - Oct 10 start for eligible high-risk group - Oct 30 for everyone six months and older #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility & Doses

It is recommended that you wait for fall 2024 to receive your next dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, even if you did not get a COVID-19 vaccine this spring. This will ensure maximum protection when peak...

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

TORONTO - no website update yet but looks like Oct 10 may be when we see XBB vaccines at *city clinics* for high-risk ppl (pharmacies/other TBD) Thanks @peterloveislove for sharing Updating Toronto on to "maybe" in the interim #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

ONTARIO ( @ONThealth ) updated page with info on the XBB vaccine: (noting Oct 30 start for gen pop.) By now most health units and some pharmacies offer the new vaccine to high-risk pop., but please verify. #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

COVID‑19 vaccines

Learn about Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination program and how to book a vaccine.Due to Health Canada’s mandated market withdrawal of previous COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines will not be available...

www.ontario.ca

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

#Ontario #xbbvax Updates: - Pharmacies and vaccine types have been added to ! (notably: some Shoppers starting to offer XBB vax, Costco has Pfizer XBB vax waitlist) - New PHU: Eastern Ontario 👏 - Please continue sharing info; will update page! 🙏 #covid19

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Today is a bittersweet day but we'll still be around 😉 So incredibly proud of the team:

Team - Vaccine Hunters Canada

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Vaccine Hunters Canada

@VaxHuntersCan

3 years

As we announced at the beginning of August, today will be the last day we share updates to our social channels. We've automated + consolidated our services, including #FindYourImmunization on . Coming soon! A new partnership to take FYI to the next level.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

#Ontario - 60+ yrs can receive RSV vaccine: - free for those in LTC - otherwise must be purchased from pharmacy with a prescription from family doctor/primary care Posting because haven't seen much on this since Sep 14: More info:

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Find information about the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) programs, including information for older adults, parents and caregivers.

www.ontario.ca

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

I continually refer to this chart by @Wikisteff : - day 1: symptoms and infectiousness appear - day 4-5: tests start to show positivity - **still infectious even if symptoms resolve** (timing may vary) Spread love and not covid (so much out there): mask, test, vax, rest if unwell

Stef @[email protected] Christensen

@Wikisteff

2 years

@LauraMiers Update: after much, much pushback on this chart (and a lot of retweets), I looked much more carefully and with updated data at what we know about COVID's infectiousness, and at RAT's sensitivity curves. Here's my revised version of that chart:

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

WELLINGTON-DUFFERIN-GUELPH ( @WDGPublicHealth ) is open to the general population for residents in the region and is our first green checkmark! ✅ Many thanks to @Zygadena and WDG Public Health! #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

2024 Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics

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Denise Fell (she/her) 🇨🇦🐦🌱🏕️🎶

@Zygadena

11 months

@andryou @WDGPublicHealth @WDGPublicHealth : “everyone 6 months and older would be eligible for the updated covid booster as long as its been at least 3 months since last covid infection and vaccine. The recommended interval is 6 months. We also have the updated fall booster (XBB vaccine) at our clinics.”

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

- XBB vaccines for #Ontario gen pop starting tmrw (Oct 30) in most regions, more info: - pharmacies follow provincial guidance => good option if your unit doesn't offer - safe to get flu shot at same time - 😷 #xbbvax #covid19

Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Available for All Ontarians Six Months of Age and Older |...

Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Available for All Ontarians Six Months of Age and Older | Ontario Newsroom

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

. @VaxHuntersCan was born on Twitter and we reached the people we did because of this platform, and I'll always be thankful to the OG Twitter team. I'll still be here but less active. My other handles are on Appropriate song:

Andrew Young

Vaccine Hunters Canada Founder. Speaker. Web Developer. Fan of Cats, Anime and Keanu Reeves. He/him. Toronto, ON 🇨🇦

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Toronto - Novavax #covid19 #xbbvax (12+) Pharmacare Drug Mart updated their site: people on waitlist will receive confirmation every Friday around 5pm if avail supply; also added Feb 3 date. Address (appt required): 891 Broadview Ave, Unit 1, M4K2P9

COVID Vaccinations | Pharmacare Drug Mart

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Kimiko Shibata eslfairy.bsky.social

@ESL_fairy

8 months

Hey Toronto Friends Looking for Novavax XBB.1.5 (12+):

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

I think it's wonderful @TOPublicHealth @cityoftoronto is holding clinics for Novavax and pediatric COVID-19 doses, I've definitely seen and received many inquiries for the two. @ONThealth , I think people would love to see these clinics be recurring and in more municipalities.

Toronto Public Health

@TOPublicHealth

8 months

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is opening new community vaccination clinics on Friday, January 19, to help school-aged children catch up on their routine vaccinations. Learn more: @cityoftoronto

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

Hard to capture a 3 min interaction in limited words but this shows how important public health messaging and info is, especially during a pandemic, and in one of the worst waves we've seen globally so far. People need to know how to help themselves and others. 3/3

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

Confirming the @ONThealth site is now updated to mention "minimum interval of three months" that was not included in the bivalent announcement or website until now: Handy to have ready if needed. Hopefully this info is included already in the future.

Richard Southern

@RichardCityNews

2 years

NEW - There has been some confusion over the interval one must wait in order to get the new bivalent shot. Dr. Moore's office tells CityNews: "The recommended interval for booster doses is six months; however, the minimum interval to receive a booster is three months"

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

This award goes to the entire @VaxHuntersCan team - absoloot champions: 🏆 Thank you @ONtrainandstudy for the recognition and @RyersonU for the nomination!

Ontario Colleges and Universities

@ONtrainandstudy

3 years

[1/2] Congratulations to Andrew Young who received a Minister’s Award of Excellence in the category of #EverydayHeroes .

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

Today's short story: - went to local pharmacy with gifts for team - staff were busy, a lady told me whole family caught it on xmas except her + husband, had 3 doses, asks about vax - I said vax is new formula, worth getting - she asked if I got Pfizer or Moderna, I said both 1/3

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Thank you @torontolife for this honour, and to the entire @VaxHuntersCan team, our partners, supporters and everyone who has helped protect their communities and loved ones. #covid19ca #vhcCA

Toronto Life

@torontolife

3 years

Over the past year, The Vaccine Hunters helped some 1.2 million Canadians find vaccine doses—and brought us closer to herd immunity than the government ever could. They're no. 1 on our list this year:

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Shoutout to @BrantHealthUnit , @NiagaraRegion , @NBPSDHealthUnit , @TBDHealthUnit for being on the ball 🥰 and possibly @EOHU_tweet and @TheNWHU (needs verification) I'm hoping to give more health units a green checkmark soon. Boost up, mask up, clean the air, stay safe. 2/2

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

TORONTO - no website update yet but looks like Oct 10 may be when we see XBB vaccines at *city clinics* for high-risk ppl (pharmacies/other TBD) Thanks @peterloveislove for sharing Updating Toronto on to "maybe" in the interim #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

Peter

@peterloveislove

11 months

@jueblay @MaryFernando_ @glenpyle @andryou @VaxHuntersCan

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

To emphasize - there are 3 main ways to access vaccines: 1) regional clinics 2) pharmacies 3) primary care Pharmacies are receiving the new XBB vaccine and are worth checking out if regional clinics are unavailable: (confirm they have XBB vax)

Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

ONTARIO ( @ONThealth ) updated page with info on the XBB vaccine: (noting Oct 30 start for gen pop.) By now most health units and some pharmacies offer the new vaccine to high-risk pop., but please verify. #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Mid-day notes: - quieter #xbbvax day than expected - I feel some units are waiting for @ONThealth to update their site - I polished a bit (legend toggleable, added unit socials) - excited to join @TheReSisters2 Twitter space today at 8pm ET, link below 👇

MJNabuurs

@EmJayNabuurs

11 months

Looking forward to doing @TheReSisters2 Tspace tonight (Wed Oct 4 at 8pm ET) with my amazing #GoodTrouble buddy, @coopSpeak ! So much ground to cover. Happy to have @andryou popping in - founder of @VaxHuntersCan - to let us know what he’s up to now. Seems many places around /1

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

4 years

I re-tested malware-blocking #DNS resolvers with valuable feedback from @ciranews and below are the results: 1. @Quad9DNS (97.08%) 2. @Cloudflare (56.20%) 3. @ciranews Canadian Shield (40.88%) 4. OpenDNS / @CiscoUmbrella (2.19%) Post has been updated:

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Toronto - reminder: tomorrow (Tue, Jan 23) is the day where #Novavax and pediatric #covid19 #xbbvax bookings for @TOPublicHealth clinics should be available on News release:

Toronto Public Health launches new community clinics for school-aged student vaccinations

News Release January 17, 2024 Toronto Public Health (TPH) is opening new community vaccination clinics on Friday, January 19, to help school-aged children catch up on their routine vaccinations....

www.toronto.ca

Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Toronto - @TOPublicHealth will offer Novavax to those eligible and pediatric #covid19 #xbbvax to children 5 yrs and under at new clinics starting Thu, Jan 25 🙌 Booking will be available Tue, Jan 23 at (not up yet) (thanks @TdotMum )

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Summary of which #Ontario public health units have #COVID19 XBB vaccine clinics: - Brant - Haldimand-Norfolk - Halton - Niagara - North Bay Parry Sound - Northwestern - Sudbury - Thunder Bay - Timiskaming Latest statuses and all respective links here:

Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

I created a tool to track the new XBB #COVID19 vaccine rollout across public health units in #Ontario : (bookmark and visit often) I will be posting updates here, Mastodon, and Bluesky. Feel free to go to my profile and tap the bell to get alerts 👍 1/2

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Want to know or report positive RAT (rapid antigen test) results across Canada🇨🇦? This is important due to limited tests in regions and back-to-school. Follow and @reportmytest Looking for a rapid test kit? Follow @C19TestFinders #FreeTheRATs #COVID19CA

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

🥳 😭

Vaccine Hunters Canada

@VaxHuntersCan

3 years

Our final tweet: a tribute to our volunteers. Since March, they've posted thousands of updates, responded to thousands of questions, and helped save thousands of lives. It’s been our honour. (Sound on!) #VaxToTheMax #COVID19CA #vhcCA

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Proud to announce our new self-serve tool which shows vaccine availability from pharmacies, pop-ups and clinics Canada-wide: More data will be added over time. Sincere thanks to our data partners and our dev team at @VaxHuntersCan ! #COVID19CA #vhcCA

Vaccine Hunters Canada

@VaxHuntersCan

3 years

[CA] Are you looking for a vaccine nearby? 👉👉👉👉 Check this tool out!! VHC has been working behind the scenes to make this possible! #VHCDose2 #COVID19CA #vhcCA

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

There's so much to be thankul for every day: I'm thankful for the @VaxHuntersCan team, our partners and supporters, and especially thankful to all frontline workers. Special thanks to @RexallDrugstore #885 and #224 for immunizing my parents and I today against the seasonal flu.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

OTTAWA has updated their page with XBB vaccine info: Also for Canada COVID-19 news updates check out (thanks @nicktsergas @CanHealthwatch ) #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

We back 🥳

Vaccine Hunters Canada

@VaxHuntersCan

3 years

[CA] Hey Canada! We're pleased to announce that we have now re-opened our Discord chat server! We are so excited to re-activate another part of our vax-hunting community. Join us here: Check out our other tools: #COVID19CA #vhcCA

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

There was so much demand that it brought down my webserver twice tonight 🤭 I finished optimizing the code (how/when the page is generated) and it's been running smoothly for 30 minutes 👍

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

9 months

With the forecasted levels to be twice that of last year's in Ontario I felt compelled to post this reminder, especially with the risk of long COVID. We can all do our part in breaking the infection chain through simple steps. Wishing everyone happy and healthy holidays 🙂 2/2

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

Ontario - RSV vaccine currently costs ~$300 for people 60+ years old not in LTC, but a good tip from @njc_647 : you can get the prescription to mention that the pharmacy can administer the vaccine to at least reduce the work needed to receive it Also check if covered by insurance

Nancy Jean 🇨🇦

@njc_647

10 months

@andryou I had 2 pay 😥 Decided was important enough-but sucks. $300. Note: get doctor 2=state *on the Rx* that pharmacy cn administer or else you have 2 go back 2 doctor w it. Too much running around. My GP faxed the revised Rx for me so pharmacist cd administer

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

EASTERN ONTARIO ( @EOHU_tweet ) has announced XBB vaccines will be available week of Oct 16: #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

Stay Protected! COVID-19 XBB Vaccines Available in EOHU Region | EOHU | Public Health

The new COVID-19 XBB vaccines will be available at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) vaccination clinics as well as participating pharmacies and physician offices starting the week of October...

eohu.ca

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

Steps: - bring device outside - hold button down until screen shows: 8888 - tap button 3 times within 3 secs, screen => 1230 - tap button once, screen => 400 - screen will change to 200, then count down (200 secs = 3 mins 20 secs) - distance yourself from it during the 200 secs

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

HEADS UP: 4th dose (second booster) bookings on the Ontario portal are now open to people 18+ years old, ahead of the announced 8am time later today (Thu July 14) - #COVID19ON

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Toronto - @TOPublicHealth will offer Novavax to those eligible and pediatric #covid19 #xbbvax to children 5 yrs and under at new clinics starting Thu, Jan 25 🙌 Booking will be available Tue, Jan 23 at (not up yet) (thanks @TdotMum )

Toronto Public Health Appointment Booking System

www.toronto.ca

Toronto Public Health

@TOPublicHealth

8 months

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is opening new community vaccination clinics on Friday, January 19, to help school-aged children catch up on their routine vaccinations. Learn more: @cityoftoronto

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

OTTAWA ( @OttawaHealth ❤️) has published an announcement with more details: Oct 11 - start date for high-risk populations Oct 30 - start date for all residents #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

OTTAWA has updated their page with XBB vaccine info: Also for Canada COVID-19 news updates check out (thanks @nicktsergas @CanHealthwatch ) #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

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Congratulations @drandrewb and @BogochIsaac , I cherish our friendship and appreciate your hard work, advocacy, and expertise. The same goes to all of the other doctors and front-line workers on 🙏

University Health Network

@UHN

3 years

Congratulations also to Dr. Isaac Bogoch ( @BogochIsaac ), infectious disease specialist at Toronto General Hospital & Dr. Andrew Boozary ( @drandrewb ), UHN's Executive Director of Population Health and Social Medicine for receiving an Honourable Mention for healthcare advocacy!

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Update - Peterborough Public Health ( @Ptbohealth ) confirming they have the new XBB vaccine for their upcoming clinics, appointment-only: #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

Peterborough Public Health

@Ptbohealth

11 months

County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic 📍 Our vaccination team will be at the Norwood Community Centre on Tuesday, October 10. The XBB.1.5 vaccine will be available for eligible residents. Appointments must be booked in advance – to book call 1-833-943-3900 or use the link in bio.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

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@pamonly24 I agree, I will always advocate for accessible healthcare and wish the RSV vaccine was not a burden to access for people 60+ years old not in LTC, especially considering many/most are retired and at higher-risk.

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@andryou

3 years

What an honour, thank you @UKinCanada , @CaraMariePeach and team! 🙏 This goes to the @VaxHuntersCan team of volunteers for their relentless drive in helping Canadians over these past 6 months, they're my heroes and heroines: 🇨🇦 #COVID19CA #vhcCA

Team - Vaccine Hunters Canada

vaccinehunters.ca

UK in Canada 🇬🇧🇨🇦

@UKinCanada

3 years

This year, @VaxHuntersCan helped thousands of Canadians find COVID19 vaccine appointments. Today, Founder and Director @andryou , is named a Commonwealth Points of Light, an award for inspirational acts of volunteering. Thank you! 👏 👉

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@andryou

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- she asked about side effects, "it may vary but for me just a sore arm" - noticed she didn't have mask, I took out a spare KN95 I always carry, offered and said "COVID-19 is airborne, here's a mask if you'd like" - she wore it, thanked me, said she'd share info with husband 2/3

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

2-in-1! YORK and WINDSOR-ESSEX regions making XBB vaccine available for high-risk residents starting Oct 10: - - #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

EASTERN ONTARIO ( @EOHU_tweet ) is offering the XBB vaccine to residents in the general population! Now our second green checkmark on ✅ Thanks @AndreaR20347296 , I just also called their office to confirm. #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

How and Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine | EOHU | Public Health

The COVID-19 vaccine is available throughout the region at participating pharmacies and various health care providers.On this page Vaccine eligibility Options for getting the COVID-19 vaccine...

eohu.ca

Andrea Reynolds

@AndreaR20347296

11 months

@andryou @WDGPublicHealth @Zygadena EOHU is also giving shots and it is open to the general population. I called the office and they confirmed. You can also get your flu shot at the same time - again open to general population.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

@LittleHugger @VaxHuntersCan It was a delight meeting your daughter and some of the team in person yesterday after working all these months together on helping Canadians. She has contributed so much time and effort and I'm very thankful to have her and everyone on the team 🙏

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

The world’s fight against COVID-19 is not over; we must continue helping and protecting each other. From the bottom of my heart: thank you to my team for volunteering countless hours, and to you all for being a part of the journey. 2/2 #COVID19CA #vhcCA

Team - Vaccine Hunters Canada

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

@SabiVM Online-wise: some Shoppers Drug Marts and Sobeys are offering doses for 6 month-4 yr olds (Rexall has none, Walmart has option but I didn't find any availability), and some family health teams like @SETorontoFHT offer occasional clinics:

Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Ontario - #covid19 #xbbvax for 6 mth-5 yr olds: #Toronto (840 Coxwell) - - 3 spots Jan 9 (❤️ @SETorontoFHT , got dose #3 there) Other options (6 mth-4 yr olds): - Shoppers: - Sobeys: (eg. 410 Bathurst St)

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

My day today told by my Aranet4: I remained masked 😷 throughout, except at cafe (on/off to drink coffee). All but the shop were relatively empty/spacious. More people were boarding the bus near the end of my trip. CO2 monitors are handy to gauge safety/comfort. #CovidIsAirborne

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

ONTARIO - some are running into an issue booking appointments via @ONThealth portal and phone line for certain eligible high-risk populations, eg. six months-four year olds. Please see if nearby clinics take walk-ins. #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

Halton: COVID-19 XBB.1.5 immunization clinics being held for children 6 months to under 12 years, appointment-only Book here: Info: Many thanks to @Kidsdoc1Rick !

Rick MaskDonald MD 🚴‍♂️🏄🏻🎾

@Kidsdoc1Rick

8 months

UPDATE I have spoken to the MOH and they will now be running Covid vaccine clinics this month for kids 6 mos - 12 yrs. You will need your make an appointment at (▶️immunization ▶️covid 19 vaccine▶️Get your vaccine▶️ for kids) Hope that helps.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Update - Region of Waterloo ( @ROWPublicHealth ) has just updated their page to invite high-risk individuals to book an appointment: (good morning ☀️) #COVID19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Heads up! Rexall flu shot waitlist is now live: (at bottom of page) You can also sign up for email/text notifications for nearby Shoppers Drug Mart locations here: October is when flu shots are usually available.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Thank you @ShallimaMaharaj and @globalnewsto for taking the time to meet with @sabanero_pepper and I today and helping us share what's next for @VaxHuntersCan 🍁 #VaxToTheMax Truly an honour. Video:

Shallima Maharaj

@ShallimaMaharaj

3 years

Meet @andryou , founder of @VaxHuntersCan . As the grassroots effort to get Canadians vaccinated winds down its social media activity, it's pivoting towards new automated search tools. More tonight on @globalnewsto .

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

Awesome initiative and will be keeping a close eye on @theRavenApp . Thanks @KashPrime and team!

Kashif Pirzada, MD

@KashPrime

2 years

Tomorrow we launch the CleanAir Map by @theRavenApp , an app that helps you find places with good indoor ventilation. We’ll have meetings twice a week and build this movement until every one of us is safe indoors from Covid! Join our space tomorrow:

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

*forward

PrinceParfait

@PrinceParfait3

10 months

@andryou @CPHO_Canada one day criminal charges will be brought against vaccine pushers like you....don't think you will be spared....and if not there is hell to look foward to

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

Consider buying from @DonateMask where the total cost is cheaper than Amazon for 2 or more devices: (no tax + free shipping) All proceeds go towards sending free masks to Canadians. If buying 2 use code VITALIGHT2X, up to VITALIGHT10X for 10 devices

Donate A Mask - Canada

@DonateMask

2 years

@TravelnbB @ESL_fairy @theRavenApp @KashPrime For 2+ units, we sell them cheaper than Amazon! Just use promo codes VITALIGHT2X, VITALIGHT3X, etc. Up to 10X!

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

In October 2020 I created a page that would allow me to track which Shoppers Drug Marts in Canada had the seasonal flu shot, I'm pleased to say it is still working: I also recommend signing up on the waitlist for nearby Rexalls:

SDM Vaccines

Find nearby Shoppers Drug Marts that are offering vaccines.

www.andryou.com

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Join us and Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau at 1:45pm ET tomorrow! Livestream will be on at @CanadianPM . (this will also be my first physical - well, virtual - appearance 😉)

Vaccine Hunters Canada

@VaxHuntersCan

3 years

Pinch us, eh?! We can't believe in two months we've grown from a few keeners on Discord to a nationwide movement. Canada, help us share OUR story tomorrow! 🇨🇦 #VHCSuccess

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Update - Lambton ( @lambton_ph ) has updated their site saying starting tomorrow (Oct 5) high-risk populations can book appointments: #Ontario #covid19 #xbbvax

GetTheVaccine.ca - COVID-19 Vaccination Info - Lambton Public Health

Get the latest information and updates on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Lambton County. Register to get your vaccination.

lambtonpublichealth.ca

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Toronto - Pharmacare Drug Mart (Broadview/Danforth) now expanding #Novavax #xbbvax to Mon-Fri @ 12 pm - 5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am - 2:30 pm if multiple of 5 people met 🙏 891 Broadview Ave, Unit 1 Toronto, ON M4K2P9 Book: Email text:

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Canadians want to help the world with #FindYourImmunization .

Vaccine Hunters Canada

@VaxHuntersCan

3 years

We've developed a free, customizable, multilingual, open-source platform to find vaccine appointments. We need your help to share #FindYourImmunization with the world to help save more lives. Please tag or introduce us to organizations outside Canada who might need our help!

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Quick Ottawa update - estimated mid to late October for residents in high-risk categories, thank you @YoniFreedhoff ! I'll be sure to post when they update their webpage. #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

Yoni Freedhoff🎗️

@YoniFreedhoff

11 months

Just received notice from Ottawa Public Health that while distribution of booster has begun to LTC and hospitals, high risk community members won't be able to obtain theirs until "mid-to late October" cc @andryou

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

With yesterday's ON announcement it is unfortunately moreso up to us to protect ourselves. The lower the CO2 levels are, the fresher the air is. If the level is very high I'm sorry but I'm getting the heck out of there. I put together a write-up: 2/3

Vitalight Mini CO2 Monitor Review - andryou

With masks and vaccines already in my COVID-19 “toolkit”, I decided to purchase a Vitalight Mini CO2 Monitor to test the air quality at indoor locations. I think of it as a potentially life-saving...

www.andryou.com

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

HAMILTON ( @cityofhamilton ) just updated their page saying XBB bookings will be available Oct 7 for high-risk populations: #covid19 #Ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

I'm hearing various stories of people outside of high-risk categories being able to get XBB vax: feel free to share below if you'd like! (you didn't hear it from me 😉) Thank you all for your continued support in sharing all these updates! Next week will be busy. 2/2

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Happy holidays! Incredibly thankful for those who are working through the holidays to help protect others. People online should help people offline: reach out to loved ones, friends, coworkers, neighbours and make sure they are not left behind. Spread random acts of kindness.

Vaccine Hunters Canada

@VaxHuntersCan

3 years

[CA] Things are getting colder but we still have warmth in our hearts. We're grateful for all healthcare workers, volunteers, pharmacists, and want to thank each and every one of them (and you!) for making the VHC community great! #COVID19CA #vhcCA

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

- ✅ Chatham-Kent, Durham, Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge, Hamilton, Middlesex-London, Niagara, Waterloo, Windsor-Essex updated their sites this AM opening up XBB vax to gen pop - 9 health units remaining (unclear website info) #ontario #covid19 #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

PEEL ( @regionofpeel ) does have new XBB vax but has limited appointments and "priority are high-risk residents": The person I spoke to recommended checking pharmacies if possible. (updated to yellow ✔️) #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Ontario - #covid19 #xbbvax for 6 mth-5 yr olds: #Toronto (840 Coxwell) - - 3 spots Jan 9 (❤️ @SETorontoFHT , got dose #3 there) Other options (6 mth-4 yr olds): - Shoppers: - Sobeys: (eg. 410 Bathurst St)

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Grey Bruce - clinics and participating pharmacies are offering XBB vax to high-risk by the end of week Hastings Prince Edward - clinics this Fri and next week for high-risk, Oct 30 for general population Confirmed via email. #covid19 #ontario #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

Notes: - Bookmark and regularly check - Tap the bell on my profile to be notified as soon as I post an update - **Confirm** eligibility + you are getting the new XBB1.5 vaccine and not the older BA4.5 vax - Be kind and patient with staff/volunteers 2/3

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

@VaxHuntersCan

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@andryou

2 years

Dose #5 done and now bivalent boosted! 🥳 Will continue to #maskup . I like how the bandaid looks like a Pokeball. Managed to avoid COVID-19 so far (at least not symptomatic) and I want to keep it that way.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

"Don’t get dejected by the long slog and the setbacks in our fight against COVID. A new dawn is coming. When this is over, people will remember how you stepped up. They will remember that you cared and went above and beyond." - @mohamadfakih8

Toronto Star

@TorontoStar

3 years

A wish for 2022: Leadership by the people — and for the people. I hope that ordinary people continue to lead by example, and then insist on that same kind of leadership from those we elect to serve us. #Opinion by @mohamadfakih8

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

11 months

@MLHealthUnit @FourWinns298 Thank you for being so receptive and timely 🙏 And thank you @FourWinns298 for raising this.

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@andryou

2 years

Thinking about a #VaccinesPlus strategy: I would suggest adding a CO2 (carbon dioxide) monitor to your toolkit, especially with back-to-school. Mini CO2 Monitors are $69.99 from @DonateMask : (discount codes if buying 2+ units: ) 1/3

EBSECan Charity Fundraising Store

Purchase N95 masks, elastomeric respirators, and more! 100% of the money that we raise goes towards sending free N95/equivalent masks and rapid tests to folks in need across Canada.

shop.evidencebased.ca

Canada's CPHO

@CPHO_Canada

2 years

5/5 Heading into the fall, #COVID19 prevention strategies, including maintaining up-to-date vaccination (+ booster doses(s)), remains an important foundation of our protection individually & collectively. #VaccinesPlus , #COVID19Vaccines

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

- ✅ all remaining units (North Bay Parry Sound has Nov clinics for gen pop) - pharmacies are a great option: check for ideas - 84 day min. (page 5 in ) - check in/help others book appts - thanks for protecting yourself/others 😷❤️

Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

10 months

- ✅ Chatham-Kent, Durham, Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge, Hamilton, Middlesex-London, Niagara, Waterloo, Windsor-Essex updated their sites this AM opening up XBB vax to gen pop - 9 health units remaining (unclear website info) #ontario #covid19 #xbbvax

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Thank you @torontolife and @jasonmcbride68 for this wonderful highlight, collection of stories, and photos of some of the @VaxHuntersCan team who are in the GTA! The @VaxHuntersCan Team: #covid19CA #vhcCA

Team - Vaccine Hunters Canada

vaccinehunters.ca

Toronto Life

@torontolife

3 years

The Vaccine Hunters are teachers, photographers, engineers, retirees. They’re as young as 19 and as old as 90. Over the past year, they helped more than a million people book Covid vaccine appointments:

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Waterloo - #Novavax #xbbvax , I just called and confirmed they are accepting bookings. 50 Westmount Rd N. Waterloo, ON N2L 2R5 Tel: (519) 886-7670 (thank you @Friesein and @pamonly24 )

Westmount Place Pharmacy

Westmount Place Pharmacy | To our patients we offer: Full prescription services; Compounding; Phone/Online Re/fills; Blister/Calendar Packaging;..., Address: 50 Westmount Rd N., Waterloo

westmountplacepharmacy.ca

Friesein

@Friesein

8 months

Novavax Availability Update 📢 Pharmasave Westmount Place Pharmacy in Waterloo, ON (Ontario) has 20 Novavax XBB doses available as of today. Call ahead to schedule.

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

8 months

#Brampton - #Novavax #xbbvax bookings available (I just called and confirmed), call to book: LMC Brampton 2979 Bovaird Drive East Brampton, ON L6S 0C6 Pharmacy Tel: (289) 801-0551 (thanks @Mulrey75 !) #covid19

@Mulrey75

8 months

GTA folks looking for Novavax XBB.1.5 (12+): It’s currently available at LMC Pharmacy in East Brampton, 2979 Bovaird Drive. Give them a call @ 289-801-0551 to book! @andryou @BarryHunt008 @joeolivermd @MeetJess Would be great if you could help spread the word! ☺️

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

3 years

Thank you @CTV @YourMorning and @AnneMarieAMK for giving me the opportunity to speak about @VaxHuntersCan this morning and the wonderful team, as well as hinting at some exciting things coming soon👀 (thank you @C_Somos for the article!)

Vaccine Hunters Canada wraps up day-to-day operations, founder teases 'announcement' ahead

Vaccine Hunters Canada, the social media sensation responsible for helping thousands of Canadians get vaccinated against COVID-19, is wrapping up day-to-day operations Tuesday.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Andrew Young (andrew.bsky.to)

@andryou

2 years

Ontario - starting tomorrow (Mon Sep 26): - 18+ are eligible to receive the Moderna bivalent vaccine (min 84 days from previous dose) - Pfizer vaccine available to children 6 mths to under 5 years old (3 dose primary series, 8 weeks interval) #COVID19ON

Ontarians 18+ Eligible for Bivalent Booster Starting Tomorrow | Ontario Newsroom

news.ontario.ca

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