Quebec will launch pop-up clinics and a phone line to reach unvaccinated citizens in an effort to increase first vaccinations in regions where rates are lowest.
Deputy health minister Lionel Carmant made the announcement on Monday.
"We want to go meet people in the field, we want to explain the pros of vaccination by using a positive approach," said Carmant.
Carmant said a phone line will soon be up to answer concerns about the vaccine for those who are hesitant.
As of Thursday a pop-up clinic will open at the CLSC Sainte-Catherine in Montreal’s downtown.
"Over the next few weeks other clinics will open up," said Carmant.
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Health officials announced last week that the province would invest time into finding and convincing those who are unvaccinated to reconsider — especially those who may not follow the news or may not have goxjmtzywtten all the information originally because of language barriers.
A new door-to-door effort will allow public health workers to try to speak directly to people in this group.
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