COVID-19 INFORMATION

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**COVID-19 Vaccination and Pregnancy**

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COVID-19 vaccination (including the 3rd dose booster) 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)

 

Please see the following video to explain how OB patients can access the hospital:

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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:

- Please come alone or, if absolutely necessary, bring only one support adult.

- If you cannot find child care please contact the office for alternative arrangements.  Our office number is 705-445-9468.

- 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:

Only ONE support person will be permitted to accompany you in Labour and Delivery.  There will be NO VISITORS allowed in the hospital.  COVID vaccination for yourself and your labour support person is strongly recommended.