COVID-19 INFORMATION

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**COVID-19 Vaccination and Pregnancy**

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COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged at ANY stage of pregnancy to prevent severe disease from COVID-19.  Drs. O’Toole and Tomas are very supportive of pregnant and breastfeeding women receiving the vaccine.  If you have any questions, please ask at your appointment.

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To book an appointment for a vaccine, please visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-vaccines-ontario or your local public health unit website.

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In an effort to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19, we are requesting that all patients CALL FIRST before you present to Labour and Delivery for ANY REASON:

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705-444-8618

(This is the number for Labour and Delivery, not our office)

 

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If you have the following symptoms:

• Fever

• Cough

• Shortness of Breath

 

Please call:

• Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000

• Simcoe County Public Health at 705-721-7520

• Grey County Public Health at 519-376-9420

 

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS.  CALL AND WE WILL HELP DIRECT YOU OR MAKE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE VISIT.

 

For your clinic visits:

- We are now welcoming one visitor with you for your clinic appointment.

- Clean your hands upon entering and leaving the clinic. 

- Wearing a mask during your visit is mandatory; if you do not have a face covering, we will provide one for you.

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During your time in Labour and Delivery:

Up to TWO support people will be permitted to accompany you in Labour and Delivery.  COVID vaccination for yourself and your labour support person is strongly recommended but not required.