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Lambton Public Health Searching for Dog that Bit Woman at Local Park

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 12 at the Blackwell Dog Park, in Sarnia.

The dog, described as light tan boxer mix, was being walked by a male and female who both appeared to be in their 50s or 60s.

If you have any information relating to the location of the dog and its owner, please contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 (ext. 3812) or toll-free...

Second Dose Registration Open to 60 Years of Age and Older

Point Edward, ON – Individuals 60 years of age and older or those who received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before May 21 are now eligible to book second dose vaccination appointments.

Eligible individuals are asked to book their second dose appointments using LPH’s online Registration. Please be patient as our clinics are booking up quickly. If clinics are fully booked, check back often. Additional clinics will be opened as vaccine supply is confirmed.

Residents who are unable...

County and College Announce Sarnia-Lambton Civic Lab Partnership

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton is collaborating with Lambton College on future research and development services through the Sarnia-Lambton Civic Lab Partnership.

The two organizations have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for future collaboration on research and development services, similar to the Sarnia Civic Lab Partnership finalized between Lambton College and the City of Sarnia last month.

“Lambton College and Lambton County have enjoyed a strong and productive partnership,...

Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force Update – June 15

Point Edward, ON – The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force met Tuesday, June 15 to discuss updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan in Lambton County. Here are some highlights from the meeting:

To date, a total of 98,647 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of Lambton County by public health, hospitals, primary care and pharmacies. That represents 71 percent of adults (aged 18+), and 16 percent of youth (aged 0-17) who have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine....

Second Dose Registration Open to 65 Years of Age and Older

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health (LPH) is happy to report the opening of COVID-19 vaccine second dose registration to individuals 65 years of age and older or those who received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before May 5.

In addition, residents who received a first dose of the AstaZeneca vaccine within the same time frame and criteria (on or before May 5 or anyone 65 years of age and older) may also book a second dose appointment for another approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccine...