Halton Region to administer Moderna vaccine due to Pfizer shipment delay

Halton Region will be administering Moderna doses at adult vaccination appointments this week.

The region says due to a shipping delay Halton Region will not be receiving its Pfizer supply as expected. This delay is affecting the whole province.

“To ensure that every booked appointment is honoured, all Halton clinics will be administering the Moderna vaccine for residents 18 years of age and older, as it is interchangeable with Pfizer,” said the region in a media release.

Residents 12 to 17 with booked appointments will be given the Pfizer vaccine as it is the only one authorized by Health Canada for this age group.

“Getting the first dose available to you is critical for gaining strong protection against COVID-19 and its variants, including the Delta variant,” said Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health.

“All Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death. I urge all residents to complete their two doses as quickly as possible with the first vaccine available to protect themselves, their loved ones and community.”

Those who received Pfizer as dose 1, will likely be administered Moderna as dose 2 if they have an appointment this week. Delay in supply & need to save Pfizer for youth. NACI says mixing vaccines is safe. @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/cjJ9KjsCCo

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