Following the arrival of the first tranche of 33,600 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines on Tuesday (30th March 2021), the Ministry of Health has provided the public with important information pertaining to the roll-out of these vaccines. The Ministry notes they will continue the national COVID-19 vaccination roll-out for Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday 6th April 2021, utilizing the World Health Organization (WHO)-approved Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines. The Phase 1 roll-out will continue with those at the highest risk and highest exposure to the disease, i.e: healthcare workers and persons aged 60 years and older with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Vaccination of Persons 60 And Over With NCDs Persons who are a part of NCD clinics in the twenty-one (21) designated COVID-19 vaccine facilities will not have to pre-register or make an appointment to get the vacine. Those aged 60 and over will be offered the vaccine when they come for their NCD clinic appointment. Other members of the public who are aged 60 and over with NCDs can call one of the twenty-one (21) designated COVID-19 vaccine facilities to make an appointment on non-NCD clinic days. A listing of these locations and their contact numbers are available lower down on this page. NCDs include:
N.B: The above list is not exhaustive. Persons Who Should NOT Get The COVID-19 Vaccine The following persons should NOT get the COVID-19 vaccine at this time:
On Vaccination Day On the day of vaccination, persons should:
After receipt of the first dose of the vaccine:
In Trinidad and Tobago, vaccination is voluntary. Only vaccines that have attained WHO-approval and have undergone rigorous scientific and clinical analysis, in keeping with the highest vaccine testing standards, are used in Trinidad and Tobago. Eligible persons should take the first COVID-19 vaccine that becomes available to them, once there is no medical reason which prevents them from taking that particular vaccine (not clinically contraindicated). Below are details of the twenty-one (21) vaccination sites across the various Regional Health Authorities, where persons will be able to call to set an appointment for their vaccines. Eastern Regional Health Authority Mayaro District Health Facility - Pierre Ville, Mayaro. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Tuesday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 226-9953. Rio Claro Health Centre - De Verteuil and Dougdeen St., Rio Claro. Days Without NCD Clinic: Tuesday, Thursday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 226-1104. Sangre Grande Enhanced Health Centre - Ojoe Road, Sangre Grande. Days Without NCD Clinic: Thursday, Friday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 226-9611. Toco Health Centre - Paria Main Road, Toco. Days Without NCD Clinic: Tuesday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 226-1576. North West Regional Health Authority Barataria Health Centre - Seventh Street, Barataria, San Juan. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 623-0692 ext. 1231. Diego Martin Health Centre - Wendy Fitzwilliam Boulevard, Diego Martin. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 623-0692 ext. 1231. South West Regional Health Authority Couva District Health Facility - Main Road, Couva. Days Without NCD Clinic: Wednesday, Thursday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 877-9742 (Choose Option 2). Freeport Health Centre - St. Mary's Junction, Southern Main Rd, Freeport. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 877-9742 (Choose Option 2). La Romaine Health Centre - Sylvia Street, La Romaine. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 877-9742 (Choose Option 2). Marabella Health Centre - Market Street, Marabella. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 877-9742 (Choose Option 2). Point Fortin Health Centre - Volunteer Road, Mahaica, Point Fortin. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Thursday, Friday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 877-9742 (Choose Option 2). Princes Town District Health Facility - Circular Road, Princes Town. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 877-9742 (Choose Option 2). Siparia District Health Facility - S.S. Erin Road, Siparia. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 877-9742 (Choose Option 2). Ste. Madeleine Health Centre - Manahambre Rd, Princes Town. Days Without NCD Clinic: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 877-9742 (Choose Option 2). Tobago Regional Health Authority Canaan/Bon Accord Health Centre - Guy Street, Canaan. Days Without NCD Clinic: Persons will be advised of the date, time and venue to receive the vaccine when the appointment is made. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: The TRHA will use the following contact methods ONLY for the COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment in Tobago. WhatsApp/Text Message ONLY: 493-0248, 493-0256, 493-0284, 493-0289. Roxborough Health Centre - Windward Road, Roxborough. Days Without NCD Clinic: Persons will be advised of the date, time and venue to receive the vaccine when the appointment is made. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: The TRHA will use the following contact methods ONLY for the COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment in Tobago. WhatsApp/Text Message ONLY: 493-0248, 493-0256, 493-0284, 493-0289. Scarborough Health Centre - Sunstone Blvd, Bacolet, Scarborough. Days Without NCD Clinic: Persons will be advised of the date, time and venue to receive the vaccine when the appointment is made. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: The TRHA will use the following contact methods ONLY for the COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment in Tobago. WhatsApp/Text Message ONLY: 493-0248, 493-0256, 493-0284, 493-0289. North Central Regional Health Authority Arima District Health Facility - Queen Mary Avenue, Arima. Days Without NCD Clinic: Wednesday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 380-1844. Chaguanas District Health Facility - Main Road and Gatt St., Chaguanas. Days Without NCD Clinic: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 378-4374. La Horquetta Health Centre - Arthur Murray Crescent, Phase III, La Horquetta. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 380-1704. St. Joseph Enhanced Health Centre - Mt. Hope Road, Champs Fleurs. Days Without NCD Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Vaccine Appointment Contact Number: 378-3707. For further information on COVID-19 visit www.health.gov.tt/covid19 or call the COVID-19 Hotline at 800-WELL (800-9355) or 877-WELL (877-9355).
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