Important update regarding Kahnawake Vaccinations

05/25/2021

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force and the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre wish to provide the following important information regarding the upcoming second dose of the Moderna vaccine for those 18-and-over.

Beginning on Tuesday, May 25^th, those who already have an appointment scheduled should expect a text or email cancelling the appointment you received after your first vaccination and the new appointment date and time. For those who do not have an email or cell phone in our system, we will call you personally to schedule.

By Thursday, June 3^rd, if you have not heard from the KMHC and are awaiting a second dose appointment, contact KMHC directly at extension 2295 to make an appointment.

For those who wish to receive their first dose, call Public Safety at 450-632-0635 and you will be scheduled for your first dose.

Additional information:

• For vaccinations for the 12 to 15 age group, you have to be 12-years-old on the date of the vaccine or it will not be recognized as an eligible vaccine.
• If you have questions regarding vaccine safety, side effects, or other issues and want to speak to a nurse, please call the Public Health line at 438-836-5278.
• Please be patient and do not call for a second dose appointment until after June 3^rd, as the scheduling process of more than 3,000 appointments will take some time.