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A Clinic Visit and Story from the Eganville Leader!

November arrived with an article in the Eganville Leader focussed on Kids Come First Vaccinate & Up-to-Date clinics in Cobden. Made possible through a dynamic partnership between The Renfrew County District Public Health Unit, Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre in Killaloe and ConnectWell Community Health Centre in Beachburg, the article includes interviews with families, staff and helpful information.

Posted: 2023-11-01

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Talking Vaccine Hesitancy with the Valley Gazette

As Halloween approached, The Valley Gazette, located in Barry’s Bay, spoke to Kids Come First Steering Committee Member and Community Pediatrician, Dr. Kelly Zwicker, about vaccine hesitancy and upcoming rural vaccination clinics.

Posted: 2023-10-25

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Keeping it “Reely” Fun: Collaborating with CHEO

In early October, Kids Come First partnered with CHEO to create our very first Instagram reel! And with over 3,000 views in French to date and almost 16,000 in English, Kids Come First is ‘reel-y’ happy with the results! Thank you to our wonderful cast and CHEO for helping us to reach a wider audience of kids, youth and families.

Watch the Instagram Reel Here

Posted: 2023-10-11

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Wabano is offering routine vaccinations!

Did you know that Wabano’s Indigenous Vaccination Hub is now offering routine childhood vaccinations to all Indigenous members and their households!

Posted: 2023-10-05

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The East Ottawa Kids Care Clinic is a Special Place

The East Ottawa Kids Care Clinic was just one of many convenient locations in the region offering immunization clinics this fall as part of the Kids Come First – Vaccinate & Up-to-Date campaign!

Posted: 2023-09-29

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