Upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Public Service Announcement
Upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics
The COVID-19 vaccine is Nunavut’s best protection against this virus, and all Nunavummiut are encouraged to be vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.
The next round of clinics to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be held in: Community Date Location Time Call
| Community | Date | Location | Time | Call |
| Baker Lake 18 years and older | February 22-25 | Jonah Amitnaaq | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 867-793-2816 |
| Kimmirut | March 1 | Qaqqalik School | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 867-939-2217 |
| Qikiqtarjuaq | March 1-2 | Inuksuit School | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 867-927-8916 |
| Kugluktuk | March 1-3 | Jimmy Hikok School | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 876-982-4531 |
| Kinngait – date change | March 3-5 | Kinngait Community Hall | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 867-897-8820 |
| Taloyoak | March 9-10 | Netsilik School | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 867-561-5111 |
| Iqaluit priority groups | Ongoing | Iqaluit Public Health | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 867-975-4810 |
Anyone who received their first dose should receive a reminder from their health centre about their second dose appointment. You must be in the same community for both doses. Please bring the following to your appointment:
Nunavut Residents:
• Nunavut health card or other valid ID (i.e. passport, drivers license, etc.) demonstrating residency at time of your appointment.
• Other applicable forms of ID: NTI enrollment cards, hunting licences, and documents such as rental agreements and QEC bills as proof of residency.
• List of medications and or allergies, or the medications themselves.
New residents or nurses, physicians, midwives, RCMP, EMS and fire fighters:
- Valid photo ID, such as a passport, healthcare card or driver's licence, and 1 of the following:
- proof of employment in Nunavut.
- reasonable proof of Nunavut residency (for example, a utility bill, lease, etc.).
- list of medications and or allergies, or the medications themselves.
Upcoming clinics to administer the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be held in:
| Community | Date | Location | Time |
| Rankin Inlet | February 15-18 | Community Hall | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Whale Cove | February 16-17 | Inuglak School | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Chesterfield Inlet | February 19-20 | Victor Sammurtok | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Baker Lake | February 22-2 | Jonah Amitnaaq | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Iqaluit- priority groups | Ongoing | Iqaluit Public Health | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Call your local health centre if you missed the first clinic in your community and want to receive the vaccine. Please remember that priority will be given to Nunavummiut scheduled for their second dose. If no additional doses are available, a wait list will be created and individuals will be able to receive their first dose once additional vaccine supply is sent to the territory.
Physical distancing, hand hygiene and enhanced cleaning practices will be in place to help keep everyone healthy. For the protection of yourself and the community, we encourage you to wear your own mask to your appointment. For information on upcoming vaccine clinics go to https://gov.nu.ca/health/information/covid-19-vaccination.
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Media Contact:
Danarae Sommerville
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
@email