These primary care providers are offering AstraZeneca vaccines to people over 55

More locations to get COVID-19 vaccine From CTV Kitchener's Krista Simpson: More vaccination clinics are opening in Waterloo Region and some physicians can give out shots.

KITCHENER — Some primary care offices in Waterloo Region are now offering AstraZeneca vaccines to patients 55 or older.

Regional officials released a list of clinics offering the vaccine on Thursday.

Here are the clinics administering the vaccines:

Patients at these practices will need to book an appointment directly with their care provider.

Dr. Neil Naik can now vaccinate some of his patients against COVID-19 at their doctor's office.

"There's comfort in knowing a familiar place, there's comfort in knowing someone you know is giving you the vaccine," Dr. Naik said.

He said it's already proving to be a popular option.

"We did not expect a huge response for AstraZeneca given all the negative press, but it's been huge," Dr. Naik said. "The phone calls keep coming."

Bringing the vaccine to primary care facilities is seen as an important part of the rollout strategy, especially when it comes to people at-risk and could benefit from the shot.

"We know our patients, we know what their medications are, we know what their medical conditions are," Dr. Naik said. "We have a rapport with patients."

The region said more practices will be added to the list next week.

Select pharmacies in the region also started administering AstraZeneca vaccines this week.

This map shows the locations of pharmacies and primary care settings where vaccine doses are available.

Pharmacies are blue; primary care settings are green