TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - As schools are set to return to in-person learning next week, Loblaw pharmacies are doing what they can to make access to COVID-19 vaccinations easier for educators. Pharmacies at select Real Canadian Superstore and Fortinos locations will host vaccine clinics for educators and other school staff on Friday, January 14^th from 4-9pm, providing first, second or third (booster) doses. 

"For the past two years pharmacists have played an important role, supporting public health priorities in the fight against COVID. Right now, teachers are a major priority as they return to school," said Ashesh Desai, Executive Vice President, Pharmacy and Healthcare, Loblaw Companies Limited. "These clinics will make appointments more accessible and convenient for those who need them to help keep our schools safe."

The following Ontario pharmacies are participating in the educator vaccine clinic by appointment only and will have Moderna available.  In order to receive a vaccine, teachers and education workers will need to provide their board ID or proof of employer.  Those interested in booking an appointment are asked to contact their local store at the direct pharmacy phone number below.   

• Real Canadian Superstore - 30 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax (905) 683-5573
• Real Canadian Superstore - 1385 Harmony Rd. N, Oshawa (905) 433-9503
• Real Canadian Superstore - 200 Taunton Rd. W., Whitby (905) 665-1164
• Real Canadian Superstore - 481 Gibb St., Oshawa (905) 743-0049
• Real Canadian Superstore - 190 Richmond Rd., Ottawa (613) 722-2102
• Real Canadian Superstore - 4270 Innes Rd., Ottawa (613) 824-5448
• Real Canadian Superstore - 760 Eagleson Rd., Kanata (613) 254-5334
• Real Canadian Superstore - 825 Oxford St. E., London (519) 434-5411
• Real Canadian Superstore - 1205 Oxford St. W, London  (519) 641-0959
• Fortinos – 65 Mall Road, Hamilton (905) 574-5939
• Fortinos - 1059 Plains Rd. E., Burlington  (905) 634-2739
• Fortinos - 75 Centennial Pkwy. N., Hamilton (905) 561-1529
• Fortinos - 1579 Main St. W., Hamilton (905) 308-9339
• Real Canadian Superstore - Ridley Market, 411 Louth St., St. Catharines (905) 984-4159
• Real Canadian Superstore - 1972 Parkedale Ave., Brockville (613) 342-3723

About Loblaw Companies Limited

Loblaw is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, and the nation's largest retailer. With more than 2,400 corporate, franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw, its franchisees and Associate-owners employ more than 190,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of Canada's largest private sector employers.

SOURCE Loblaw Companies Limited

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