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Vaccination, testing schedule: Thursday, April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023

The public is advised that the Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, as well as COVID-19 tests, may be accessed at the island’s polyclinics today, Thursday, April 27, at the times listed below.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Persons should note that there are limited supplies of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, so they should call the polyclinics first to ensure that it is available.

  • Branford Taitt Polyclinic, Black Rock, St. Michael – 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Frederick “Freddie” Miller Polyclinic, The Glebe, St. George – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Randal Phillips Polyclinic, Oistins, Christ Church – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The AstraZeneca, adult Pfizer vaccine, and the paediatric Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11, are currently not available.Persons who wish to receive their first dose of any available vaccine are advised to walk with their identification card. Those eligible for second doses should also travel with their blue vaccination card.At present, the choice for boosters is either Johnson & Johnson or Sinopharm. Persons receiving boosters may present either their blue vaccination card or vaccination certificate and valid photo identification.Those who were fully vaccinated overseas must also provide their vaccination cards and valid photo identification (passport or identification card).

COVID-19 Tests

  • Eunice Gibson Polyclinic, Warrens, St. Michael – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.
  • Branford Taitt Polyclinic, Black Rock, St. Michael – 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. (PR)

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