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Learn about Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination program and how to
book a vaccine
.
-Updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available soon
-The Ministry of Health has released its plan to connect individuals in Ontario to the tools they need to stay safe this respiratory illness season. This includes making flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines available to ensure individuals are protected this fall. This page has been updated to reflect these changes.
+Updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available for high-risk and priority groups
+Initial doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccine are now available for high-risk and priority populations through:
+public health units
+participating pharmacies
+participating health care providers
+Learn if you are part of these high-risk and priority groups
+.
+Learn where to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine
+.
+The updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available for all eligible individuals 6 months of age and older in Ontario at no cost, starting October 28, 2024, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, even if you do not have an Ontario health card.
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-Updated: October 03, 2024
+Updated: October 07, 2024
Published: September 12, 2022
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Book a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
Book a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
As of June 2024, HNHU has ceased its Community COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
-Participating pharmacies in Haldimand and Norfolk counties will continue administering COVID-19 vaccines for all those six months of age and older who need to initiate or complete a primary series.
-The Ontario Ministry of Health is also recommending that the following individuals may receive an additional booster dose this spring:
+Starting October 28, all members of the public over six months of age can receive free COVID-19 and flu vaccines from local pharmacies and healthcare providers.
+Vaccines are available now for
Adults 65 years of age and older
-Adult residents of long-term care homes and other congregate settings for seniors
-Individuals 6 months of age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (due to an underlying condition or treatment)
-Individuals 55 years of age or older who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Metis and their non-indigenous household members who are 55 years and older
-Individuals who have not been previously vaccinated.
-All others that have had an XBB dose in the fall campaign are considered “one and done” and can wait for the Fall 2024 COVID-19 booster campaign.
-Starting October 28, all members of the public over six months of age will be able to receive
-free COVID-19 and flu vaccines from local pharmacies and healthcare providers.
+Residents of long-term care homes and congregate living settings
+Pregnant women
+Infants and children from 6 months to 5 years of age
+Those who have immunocompromising or other underlying medical conditions.
+Health care workers and first responders
+Poultry workers (or those with significant exposure to birds and mammals)
+Individuals from the First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities
+Those who are members of racialized and other equity-deserving communities
Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine at a Pharmacy
Many community pharmacies are offering COVID-19 vaccines. Please see below for pharmacies who have offered the COVID-19 vaccine in Haldimand & Norfolk:
In Haldimand

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Pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines
If you are unable to access the vaccine from your local pharmacy or healthcare provider, appointments are available with public health. Only members of high-risk eligible groups will be able to book an appointment before October 28, 2024. You must book an appointment to attend a public health clinic at this time.
Book Appointment Online
-The vaccine program phone line is currently disrupted due to technical issues.
-If you need assistance or have questions, please call the Customer Contact Centre at
-905-546-2489 (CITY)
-and they will connect you with the vaccine program.
+COVID-19 vaccines are now available in Hamilton for the following groups:
+adults 65 years of age or older
+individuals 6 months of age and older who are/have:
+residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings
+pregnant
+in or from First Nations, Métis or Inuit communities
+members of racialized and other equity-deserving communities
+those who have
+underlying medical conditions
+that places them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, including children with complex health needs
+children 6 months to 4 years of age
+staff and care providers of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings
+health care workers
+first responders
+individuals with significant exposure to birds and mammals (such as poultry, livestock, slaughterhouse and processing plant workers, wildlife officers/researchers, and veterinarians)
+COVID-19 vaccines will be available to the general public aged 6 months and older starting
+October 28, 2024.
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-COVID-19 vaccination is not available through HPEPH at the current time. Please do not contact us to inquire about vaccine availability. Some high-risk individuals may be eligible for the vaccine through your health care provider or at participating pharmacies, beginning September 30. COVID-19 vaccination will become available to the general public later this fall. Please visit our
-Respiratory Vaccines page
-for more information.
+COVID-19 vaccination appointments for individuals aged 5 and over are not available through HPEPH at the current time. Please do not contact us to inquire about vaccine availability. Some high-risk individuals may be eligible for the vaccine through your health care provider or at participating pharmacies. COVID-19 vaccination will become available to the general public later this fall. Book an appointment for a child aged 6 months to 4 years, or learn more about COVID-19 vaccines on the
+Flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccines page
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+Visit our RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 booking page
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+Where can you get your COVID-19 immunizations?
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+The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has indicated that the distribution of the
+free RATs to the public is being discontinued
+and retailers are currently distributing their remaining supply.
+RATs are available for purchase online at some retailers.
+If you are symptomatic and eligible for
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+, speak to your health-care provider or pharmacy regarding molecular (PCR) testing.
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+If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if mild), it is recommended that you stay home (self-isolate) while you are sick.
+This means:
+Staying home until you have no fever and your symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you have gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and/or diarrhea).
+After isolating, wear a well-fitted mask when out in public for 10 days from when your symptoms started.
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+Follow this advice whether you have tested for COVID-19 or not.
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+If you tested positive for COVID-19, but do not have any symptoms, you are not required to self isolate. You should:
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+for symptoms and self-isolate if symptoms develop.
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+Avoid non-essential visits to vulnerable individuals (e.g. seniors) and high-risk settings for 10 days from your positive test date.
+Individuals with a weak immune system should isolate for at least 10 days (from symptom onset or positive test date) regardless if they have symptoms of COVID-19.
+How COVID-19 spreads
+COVID-19 spreads from an infected person to others through respiratory droplets and aerosols created when an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, shouts, or talks.
+The COVID-19 virus is most often spread from an infected person through:
+Respiratory secretions (e.g., runny nose, saliva) and droplets generated by coughing or sneezing.
+Close, prolonged personal contact, such as living in the same household or working directly with someone who is infected with the virus.
+Less commonly, the virus may also spread through touching an object with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands.
+Symptoms
+can include fever, headache, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. More severe symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain can occur in some people.
+If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (even mild symptoms) and are at higher risk of serious illness, contact your health-care provider or pharmacist as soon as possible as you may benefit from COVID-19 treatment. The treatment (Paxlovid) must be taken within the first five days of your symptoms starting. To see if this treatment is right for you, see the
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+.
+Some people continue to experience symptoms for many weeks or months after the first infection. This condition is called “long COVID” or
+Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS)
+.
+To lower your chances of getting COVID-19, or spreading it to others, follow
+tips for infection prevention
+and stay up to date with your COVID-19 immunizations.
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local pharmacy
or health care provider. Pharmacies will be the primary provider of COVID-19 vaccines this year.
Please be reminded that only priority populations will be eligible for the vaccines through both pharmacies and healthcare providers until Monday, Oct. 28.
+Vaccine Receipts
+You can download your vaccine certificate from
+Ontario’s vaccination portal
+. If you do not have a computer or need help, call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at
+1-833-943-3900
+to request a copy of your vaccine certificate by email or mail. Residents may also download/print their receipts at Lambton County Library locations free of charge.
+Vaccine Reporting
+Individuals who have received COVID-19 vaccines outside of Ontario or Canada should contact their local public health unit to have their COVID-19 immunization record documented in COVaxON if one of these criteria is met:
+Individuals
+less than 5 years
+who have received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
+Individuals 5 years of age and older who have received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
+within the last 6 months
+.
+To report out-of-province COVID-19 vaccines, please bring the record to
+Lambton Public Health
+.
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Find your nearest COVID-19 immunization clinic and get vaccinated to protect yourself and your community. Visit our clinics page for more information.
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Influenza high risk groups
These vaccines are available for everyone else starting October 28, 2024
COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations
-To book an appointment (no COVID-19 or Influenza appointments):
Please bring any previous immunization record to your appointment.
Scent Sensitivity at Health Unit Offices
Many people are sensitive to perfumes, colognes, aftershaves and other scented products. Please be considerate of this while at Health Unit offices.

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Ministry of Health, Ontario: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination Retrieved from
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Date of creation: December 18, 2020
-Last modified on: October 9, 2024
+Last modified on: October 11, 2024
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Where to Get Vaccinated - Niagara Region, Ontario
Where to Get Vaccinated
-Niagara Region Public Health is waiting to receive flu shots, COVID-19 vaccine(s) and the RSV product
-from the province for infants and high-risk children.
You can get most publicly funded (free) vaccines from your health care provider. If you don't have a health care provider, see
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Extended eligibility
Eligibility for the Shingles vaccine has been extended
until Dec. 31, 2024.
-When these vaccines will be available
-The
-influenza vaccine
-will be prioritized for
-high risk groups
-in early October. We expect vaccine supply for the general public to be available between the end of October and early November.
-Updated
-COVID-19 vaccine
-(s) will be available mid to late October. The Ontario Ministry of Health has indicated
-that Novavax vaccine will not be available in
-Ontario for the 2024 / 2025 season.
-Initial doses will be given to high risk groups. Details about vaccine for the general public will follow once more vaccine arrives.
-Where to get these vaccines
-Children five years of age and under can get their flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine from Niagara Region Public Health. Appointments will be available for children five and under, and any siblings, parents / caregivers attending the
-same
-appointment during flu season. Niagara Region Public Health will
-not
-be using Service Ontario's COVID-19 booking system this season. Information on how to book appointments will be updated as soon as it's available.
-Everyone six years and older can visit a participating health care provider,
-pharmacy
-or
-walk-in clinic
-to receive these vaccines when they are available.
+The flu shot and updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available to the general public starting Oct. 28 through your healthcare provider including participating
+pharmacies
+and
+walk-in clinics
+.
+Check before you go
+Access to flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will vary by health care provider. Find out in advance if:
+One or both vaccines are being offered
+Young children can be vaccinated
+Children under two years old can't get a flu shot at a pharmacy
+Walk-ins are available or if an appointment is needed
+For children under five years old
+Niagara Region Public Health will have some flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for children five and under this fall. Information on how to book these appointments will be updated as soon as it's available.
Protecting infants and high-risk children from RSV
Beyfortus® is expected to be available starting mid to late October. This is to protect infants entering or born during their first RSV season and high-risk children vulnerable to severe RSV disease entering their second season.
Beyfortus® is the recommended product to protect infants and young children from RSV
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school vaccinations for grade 7
students
.
-To book an appointment for other vaccines
-Individuals six years of age and older in need of a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine will need to book an appointment or visit their participating health care provider,
-pharmacy
-or
-walk-in clinic
-once these vaccines are available.
-Call Niagara
-Region Public Health at 905-688-8248 ext. 7425, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.
-- 4:30 p.m.
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If you speak a language other than English, call us and let us know
the language you speak or the country you are from. We will add an interpreter
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Influenza vaccine
and
COVID-19 vaccine
-(for children five years of age and under, and any siblings, parents / caregivers attending the
-same
-appointment during flu season)
+(for children five years of age and under this fall)
Haemophilus influenzae Type B
(Hib)
Hepatitis A
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See
travel advice and advisories by destination
.
-Visit a
+Niagara Region Public Health does not offer travel
+vaccine advice or fee-for-service travel vaccines. Visit a
health care professional or a travel health clinic
two to three months before you
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High-Risk Clinic:
Sunday, Oct. 20
at Elks Lodge (325 Elks Ln.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
+FULLY BOOKED
Saturday, Nov. 9
at Elks Lodge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parry Sound
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High-Risk Clinic
: Tuesday, October 15 u
pstairs at SSJ Arena (14 Albert St. N) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
+FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday, Nov. 12 upstairs at SSJ Arena from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Appointments
To get your flu shot only

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Flu vaccine is available at your local health care provider office and the following pharmacies:
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-Location
-Vaccines
+Community
+Community
Medicine Shoppe
Kenora
-only flu
+flu only
Tilley's Pharmasave
Kenora
-only flu
+Not providing any vaccines
Loblaw Pharmacy
Kenora
flu and covid
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flu and covid
Rx Drug Mart
Sioux Lookout
-flu
+flu only
Sioux Lookout Remedy's Rx
Sioux Lookout
-flu
+flu only
Shoppers Drug Mart
Kenora
flu and covid
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Not providing any vaccines
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Dryden
-flu
+flu only
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Kenora
-flu
+flu only
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
Fort Frances
-flu
-Dryden Pharmacy
+flu only
+Dryden Pharmasave
Dryden
flu and covid
Vermilion Bay Pharmasave

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+COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Evinrude Centre to End on August 19
+Written by
+Comms Team
+, August 16, 2021
+Walk-in Clinics to Continue at Locations Throughout
+Peterborough City and County into September
+The final COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Evinrude Centre/Healthy Planet Arena will take place this Thursday, August 19 as Peterborough Public Health (PPH) transitions to a roving “pop-up” vaccine clinic model with locations throughout the region.
+Walk-in “pop-up” clinics are planned throughout Peterborough City and County during August and September to make it easier for residents to access a vaccine. This transition also marks the end of local use of the provincial booking system as all future clinics will be walk-in only, no appointment required.
+During the last week of clinics at the Evinrude Centre/Healthy Planet Arena from August 16-19, people can walk in Monday – Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. each day. On Thursday, August 19, the clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. All residents over the age of 12 who require a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are eligible to walk-in to receive their vaccine.
+“The majority of recent cases locally and across Ontario are among residents who are unvaccinated, so we urge all eligible residents to get immunized,” said Donna Churipuy, Operations Lead for PPH’s COVID-19 Response. “The benefits of vaccines are proven to not only prevent infection but they also reduce the severity of illness in breakthrough cases of COVID-19.”
+In addition to the personal and community health benefits of getting vaccinated, each dose earns residents a chance to enter several contests to win great prizes. These include weekly draws for two $50 gift cards from the Downtown Business Improvement Association, and a chance to win one of 250 pairs of free tickets to see the Peterborough Petes through the “
+Get a Shot to Take a Shot
+” campaign.
+Walk-in and by-appointment vaccination clinics at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) will also wind down on August 19. Further details can be found
+here
+.
+To ensure residents are well informed about upcoming walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics, they are encouraged to review the walk-in clinic calendar at
+www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/walkin
+. This calendar is updated regularly with clinic information. Residents can also call Peterborough Public Health at 705-743-1000 for information about clinic times.
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+For further information, please contact:
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+Communications Manager
+705-743-1000, ext. 391
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+Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines offers the best protection from serious illness. Receiving a booster dose in the fall will help maximize protection against COVID-19 outcomes when peak circulation of the virus is expected along with other respiratory viruses.
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+Do not visit people who can get sick easily (i.e. elderly)
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+If you test positive using a rapid antigen test, it is highly likely you have COVID-19.
+You should isolate and follow the appropriate guidelines.
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+If you test positive and are at higher-risk of severe illness from COVID-19, you should contact a primary care provider, your local pharmacy or visit a
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recommends mRNA vaccines as the preferred vaccine type for all age groups.
The type of mRNA vaccine you will receive depends on the inventory available on the day of your immunization along with your age.
-Protein subunit (Novavax Nuvaxovid)
-Novavax  is a protein-based vaccine and may be given to those 12 years and older (without contraindications to the vaccine) who are not willing or able to receive mRNA vaccines.
-An XBB formulation of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is available.
-For more information call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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-Southwestern Public Health is not offering COVID-19 vaccinations at this time. Current recommendations advise delaying COVID-19 vaccinations until fall to provide maximum protection during peak respiratory illness season. We will share more information about vaccination clinics in fall 2024.
+Southwestern Public Health is not offering COVID-19 vaccinations at this time. We recommend that anyone eligible/high-risk speak to their healthcare provider or local pharmacy.
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-In Ontario, COVID-19 vaccines are available to all individuals 6 months and older at no cost, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. You do not need an Ontario health card, but photo identification is required (for those aged 18 or older) to verify your name and date of birth.
-Due to Health Canada’s mandated market withdrawal of previous COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines will not be available as of September 1, 2024. Vaccinations will begin to be available once Ontario receives supply from Health Canada following their regulatory authorization of the updated vaccine formulation. It is estimated vaccines will begin to be available in October.
-Individuals can receive their next dose of the COVID-19 vaccine when the updated formulation is available. Vaccination with the new formulation this fall will help ensure optimal protection when peak circulation of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are expected. Please visit the
+In Ontario,
+COVID-19 vaccines
+are available to all individuals 6 months and older at no cost, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
+Please visit the
Ontario Ministry of Health
website for more information and to learn about when you should get your next dose.
-This item was last modified on September 10, 2024
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medical complications of pregnancy
maternal death
The benefits of getting vaccinated to prevent potential complications in pregnancy far outweigh the risks. The vaccine will protect you from COVID-19, and it will also reduce the risk of severe illness and complications related to COVID-19 in pregnancy. Studies suggest that after vaccination you will pass antibodies to your baby, which may keep them safe after birth.
-COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service:
-SickKids and the VaxFacts Clinic at Scarborough Health Network (SHN) are available to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant and breastfeeding people. Speak privately with a SickKids registered nurse for vaccine safety information. Follow-up is also offered with SHN for individual medical guidance.  The service is available in multiple languages.
-Visit
-www.sickkids.ca/vaccineconsult
-to book a confidential phone appointment.
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-In anticipation of updated fall/winter COVID-19 KP.2 vaccines, Health Canada has withdrawn all current COVID-19 XBB vaccines.
-As part of preparations for the upcoming fall 2024-2025 respiratory illness season, Health Canada has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines (KP.2). They are available now at some pharmacies for high risk populations, and will be available at some health care provider officers in the coming weeks.
-The updated vaccine (KP.2) will be available to the general public by October 28, 2024. There will be no COVID-19 XBB products available from September 1, 2024, until the updated vaccine (KP.2) is available. The updated vaccine will provide the best protection for the strains of COVID-19 expected to circulate this fall and winter. Please check back for more information.
-Information from the Ministry of Health
-is available.
-When updated COVID-19 vaccines are available, it is recommended that all individuals 6 months of age and older consider getting vaccinated, especially if they are at higher risk. See
-NACI guidance
-for further information.
-Previously used COVID-19 vaccines:
-mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Brands: Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty, Moderna Spikevax
-Other COVID-19 vaccine Brands:
-Novavax
-Janssen Jcovden (Johnson & Johnson)
-AstraZeneca Vaxzevria
-Medicago Covifenz
+The updated fall/winter 2024-2025 COVID-19 KP.2 vaccine is available now for eligible individuals who live in Ontario and are six months of age and older and at high risk from COVID-19 or a priority population. Vaccine will be available to anyone 6 months of age and older beginning October 28, 2024.
+Vaccines are available at select pharmacies and primary care providers. Find a pharmacy
+here
+. COVID-19 vaccines are available by appointment at Toronto Public Health clinics for children 6 months to 4 years of age.
+Staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines is important to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable people in our community from serious illness, including hospitalization and death.
+Recommendations for fall/winter 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccination
+It is recommended anyone 6 months of age and older receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall/winter to provide protection against strains that are spreading.
+The
+National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)
+recommend individuals who are at higher risk of getting very sick from a COVID-19 infection should be vaccinated with an updated COVID-19 vaccine this fall including:
+Adults 65 years of age or older
+Individuals 6 months of age and older who are/have:
+Residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings
+Pregnant Individuals*
+From First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities
+Members of racialized and other equity-deserving communities
+Underlying medical conditions that places them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, including children with complex health needs
+Provide essential community services including health care workers and first responders.
+NACI also recommends that all individuals 6 months of age and over not listed above may receive an updated vaccine beginning in the fall of 2024.
+Available COVID-19 Vaccines fall/winter 2024
+Publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines are made available by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
+The COVID-19 vaccines available in Ontario for fall/winter 2024:
+Moderna KP.2 for those 6 months of age and older
+Pfizer KP.2 for those 12 years of age and older
+Note:
+The Novavax vaccine will not be available in Ontario for 2024/25. Individuals who are unable to receive an mRNA vaccine, should speak with their health care provider about treatment options, including the use of Paxlovid, to reduce the duration and severity of illness.
+Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines can be used interchangeably, as long as the vaccine provided is the vaccine approved by age.
+When to Receive an Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
+Beginning in October, those who are at
+high-risk of getting very sick
+from COVID-19 should receive their vaccine.
+In addition, the following
+p
+riority populations
+can receive their vaccine in October
+:
+children 6 month to 4 years of age
+health care workers
+first responders
+individuals with significant exposure to birds and mammals (such as poultry, livestock, slaughterhouse and processing plant workers, wildlife officers/researchers, and veterinarians)
+Beginning October 28, 2024, everyone
+6 months of age and older
+can
+receive
+a
+COVID-19 vaccine
+.
+Recommended Interval for Fall/Winter Dose with Updated Vaccine
+For previously vaccinated individuals
+the recommended interval is 6 months from the last COVID-19 vaccine dose, and a minimum of 3 months from the last dose may be used. See schedules below.
+For recent COVID-19 infection:
+Individuals may consider delaying COVID-19 immunization by 3 to 6 months if someone had a recent test-confirmed COVID-19 infection and were previously vaccinated.
+Children 6 months to 4 years of age and moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals may need additional doses at different intervals. See schedule below.
+Vaccine Use by Age
+Immunization schedule for fall/winter 2024-25 – Children 6 months to 4 years of age.
+Current Age
+Health Status
+Vaccination History
+# of Does of Moderna to give
+Interval between doses
+6 months to 4 years
+Immunocompetent
+0 does
+2 doses
+8 weeks
+1 dose Moderna
+1 dose
+8 weeks
+1 dose Pfizer
+2 doses
+8 weeks
+2 doses with ≥1 doses Pfizer
+1 dose
+8 weeks
+2 doses both Moderna
+1 dose
+6 months°
+≥3 doses, any product
+1 dose
+6 months°
+°For previously vaccinated individuals, the recommended interval is 6 months from the last COVID-19 vaccine dose, and a minimum of 3 months from the last dose may be used.
+Immunization schedule for fall/winter 2024-25 – Immunocompetent Children ages 5 years and older
+Current Age
+Health Status
+Vaccination History
+# of Doses of Moderna or Pfizer to give
+Interval between Doses
+5 years^ +
+Immunocompetent
+0 doses
+1 dose
+–
+≥1 dose, any product
+1 dose
+6 months°
+^ Children who started the primary series at less than 5 years of age and turn 5 years of age before completing the series, should get 1 dose this fall/winter with a minimum 8-week interval after their last dose.
+Vaccination if Immunocompromised
+Receiving a vaccine is important for individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
+Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals who are 6 months to 4 years of age who have not been previously vaccinated should receive an additional dose of vaccine to be fully protected.
+Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals who are 5 years of age and older should received an additional COVID-19 vaccine.
+Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised Individuals
+As indicated by NACI, the following individuals are considered to be moderately to severely immunocompromised and are recommended to receive additional dose(s) as detailed in the immunization schedules section above:
+Solid tumor or hematologic malignancies or treatments for these conditions.
+Solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy.
+Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) (within 2 years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy).
+Immunocompromise due to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy targeting lymphocytes.
+Moderate to severe primary immunodeficiency with associated humoral and/or cell-mediated immunodeficiency or immune dysregulation.
+HIV with AIDS-defining illness or TB diagnosis in last 12 months before starting vaccine series, or severe immune compromise with CD4 < 200 cells/μL or CD4 <1 5%, or without HIV viral suppression.
+Recent treatment with the following categories of immunosuppressive therapies: anti-B cell therapies (monoclonal antibodies targeting CD19, CD20 and CD22), high-dose systemic corticosteroids, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, or tumor- necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and other biologic agents that are significantly immunosuppressive.
+Chronic kidney disease on dialysis
+Please refer to
+Ministry of Health
+guidance for more information and schedules below.
+Immunization schedule for fall/winter 2024-25 – Moderate to Severely immunocompromised Children 6 months to 4 years of age
+Current Age
+Health Status
+Vaccination History
+# of Additional Doses Recommended
+Interval between Doses
+6 months to 4 years
+Immunocompromised
+0 doses
+3 doses
+4 to 8 weeks
+1 dose Moderna
+2 doses
+4 to 8 weeks
+1 dose Pfizer
+3 doses
+4 to 8 weeks
+2 doses both Moderna
+1 dose
+4 to 8 weeks
+2 doses with ≥1 doses Pfizer
+2 doses
+4 to 8 weeks
+3 doses with ≥1 doses Pfizer
+1 dose
+4 to 8 weeks
+3 doses all Moderna
+1 dose
+6 months°
+≥4 doses, any product
+1 dose
+6 months°
+Immunization schedule for fall/winter 2024-25 – Moderate to Severely immunocompromised 5 years of age and older
+Current Age
+Health Status
+Vaccination History
+# of Additional Doses Recommended
+Interval Between Doses
+5 years^ +
+Immuno-compromised
+(IC)
+0 doses
+2 doses
+4 to 8 weeks
+1 dose XBB or KP.2
+1 dose¥
+4 to 8 weeks
+1 dose non-XBB/non-KP.2
+2 doses¥
+4 to 8 weeks
+2 doses with ≥1 doses non-XBB/non-KP.2
+1 dose¥
+4 to 8 weeks
+2 doses, XBB
+1 dose
+6 months°
+≥3 doses, any product
+1 dose
+6 months°
+IC: HSCT recipient or CAR T cell therapy
+1 dose XBB or KP.2
+2 doses
+4 to 8 weeks
+2 doses XBB and/or KP.2
+1 dose
+4 to 8 weeks
+≥3 doses XBB
+1 dose
+6 months°
+¥ An additional dose may also be offered if recommended by the client’s healthcare provider.
+^ Immunocompromised children who started the primary series at less than 5 years of age and turn 5 years of age before completing the series, should continue the primary series schedule that was initiated (i.e., continue schedule as if child is under 5 years of age.
+Immunization schedule for fall/winter 2024-25 – Moderate to Severely immunocompromised HSCT, CAR T cell therapy – 5 years of age and older
+Current Age
+Health Status
+Vaccination History
+# of Additional Doses Recommended
+Interval between Doses
+5 years +
+IC: HSCT recipient or CAR T cell therapy
+0 doses
+3 doses
+4 to 8 weeks
+1 dose XBB or KP.2
+2 doses
+4 to 8 weeks
+2 doses XBB and/or KP.2
+1 dose
+4 to 8 weeks
+≥3 doses XBB
+1 dose
+6 months°
+New hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy are considered immunologically naïve and should be vaccinated with 3 doses beginning at 3 to 6 months post-HSCT/CAR T-cell therapy, regardless of previous vaccination history, with 4 to 8 weeks between doses.
+Co-administration of Vaccines
+Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may be given at the same time with other vaccines, or at any time before or after other non-COVID-19 vaccines (live or non-live vaccines), including influenza vaccine, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and/or the RSV monoclonal antibody, Beyfortus®.
+Residents Without OHIP Cards
+Learn more on
+where people without OHIP cards can get vaccinated.
+If You Received a Vaccine Outside of Ontario/Canada
+Everyone six months of age and older who has been vaccinated outside of Canada with one or more vaccine(s) not approved by Health Canada can receive a dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least six months since the last COVID-19 vaccine.
+If you live in Toronto and got COVID-19 vaccines outside of Ontario or Canada, learn more about how to document any dose(s) received outside of Ontario or Canada by visiting
+COVID-19: Proof of Vaccination.
+Further information:
+To support with vaccine information,
+VaxFacts+
+is helping community members and families to get the most accurate information.
How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
COVID-19 vaccines teach our immune system to make antibodies that protect against COVID-19. These antibodies can recognize and attack the virus when it enters the body.
mRNA vaccines, like the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty and Moderna Spikevax vaccines, provide your body with instructions (mRNA) to make antibodies. The COVID-19 vaccine is the first vaccine using mRNA technology to be approved for use, but it was in development for many years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protein subunit vaccines, like Novavax, contain harmless and purified pieces (proteins) of the virus which have been specifically selected for their ability to trigger immunity. Your body then uses these to make its own instructions to make antibodies.
-The vaccine is given using a needle in your upper arm. It takes at least two weeks after getting a vaccine dose to be protected. It is safe to get the vaccine at the same time as most other vaccines, except for the
-RSV
-and
-Mpox
-vaccines.
-Vaccine Recommendations
-Everyone six months and older is recommended to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.
-Staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines is important to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable people in our community from serious illness, including hospitalization and death, or experiencing long-term problems from a COVID-19 infection. Vaccines provide longer protection from COVID-19 compared to immunity from an infection and are a safer way to build protection than getting sick. If you have both been vaccinated and been infected in the past, vaccines can give an extra layer of protection called “hybrid immunity”.
-The vaccine is free for everyone in Ontario, whether or not you have an Ontario Health Card (OHIP).
-Children six months to four years of age
-It’s recommended for young children to complete their vaccine series with the same vaccine product (Pfizer or Moderna). All children who have not finished or started their vaccine series can do so now.
-Vaccine Recommendations:
-Previous
-COVID-19 vaccine doses
-Recommended Number of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses and Interval Between Doses
-Moderna XBB Schedule
-Pfizer XBB Schedule
-3 or more doses
-Vaccine series complete, no further doses recommended at this time
-2 doses
-Vaccine series complete, no further doses recommended at this time
-1 dose
-8 weeks from the last dose
-1 doses
-1 dose
-8 weeks from last dose
-2 doses
-8 weeks from last dose
-0 doses
-2 doses
-8 weeks from last dose
-3 doses
-8 weeks apart
-Individuals five years and older
-Individuals 6 months of age and older who never received a COVID-19 vaccine can be vaccinated. See table above or specific recommendations.
-Individuals who are 5 years of age and older who are eligible can be vaccinated.
-Anyone 12 years of age and older and were never vaccinated may receive either an
-mRNA  or protein subunit COVID-19 vaccine
-.
-Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals who are 6 months to 4 years of age who have not been previously vaccinated should receive an additional dose of vaccine to be fully protected. Follow
-Appendix B
-in the Ministry of Health’s guidance for number of doses recommended.
-Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals who are 5 years of age and older and never received a COVID-19 vaccine should receive 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Please refer to
-Ministry of Health
-guidance for more information.
-If you received a COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario/Canada
-Everyone six months of age and older who has been vaccinated outside of Canada with one or more vaccine(s) not approved by Health Canada can receive a dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least six months since the last COVID-19 vaccine or infection.
-Vaccine Side Effects & Risks
+Novavax vaccine will not be available in Ontario for 2024/25. Individuals who are unable to receive an mRNA vaccine, should speak with their health care provider about treatment options, including the use of Paxlovid, to reduce the duration and severity of illness.
+The vaccine is given using a needle in your upper arm. It takes at least two weeks after getting a vaccine dose to be protected. It is safe to get the vaccine at the same time with other vaccines, or at any time before or after other non-COVID-19 vaccines (live or non-live vaccines), including influenza vaccine, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine and/or the RSV monoclonal antibody, Beyfortus®.
+Vaccine Safety
Health Canada has approved COVID-19 vaccines as safe and effective. They meet quality standards, and the benefits of the vaccines outweigh the risks of a COVID-19 infection.
Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada continue to monitor the safety of all COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada and will take appropriate action as needed.
Potential Side Effects and When to Get Medical Attention
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Achy muscles or joints
Fever and chills
Severe side effects are rare. Get medical attention right away if you develop any of these symptoms after getting a vaccine:
-Chest pain/feelings of pressure or tightness
-Shortness of breath
-Heart palpitations/irregular heartbeat
-Myocarditis and pericarditis are types of inflammation in different parts of the heart. In Canada, there have been rare reports of myocarditis/pericarditis after getting a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. The situation is being closely monitored.
-Most people who have gotten myocarditis/pericarditis after vaccination had a mild illness and symptoms went away without any concerns about long-term complications. Getting a COVID-19 infection puts you at more serious risk of myocarditis/pericarditis. For this reason, vaccination is still recommended as the benefits outweigh the risks.
-As an added safety measure, children who experience myocarditis/pericarditis after receiving their first dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine are recommended to delay their second dose until more information is available. NACI, Public Health Ontario and the Ministry of Health continue to follow this closely and will update this recommendation as more evidence becomes available.
+Signs and symptoms of severe allergic reaction, including hives, swelling of the mouth or throat or trouble breathing, hoarseness or wheezing.
+High fever (over 40°C)
+Seizures
+Other serious reactions
Report any severe reactions
to the COVID-19 vaccine to your health care provider. Health care providers are required to report Adverse Events Following Immunizations (AEFIs) to Toronto Public Health.
Vaccine Allergies
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Vaccine Data on COVID-19 Pandemic Archived Dashboards
Archived:
COVID-19 Pandemic City Immunization Strategies
-Health Canada – Adverse Events of Special Interest
Adverse Events Following Immunization
Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs) for COVID-19 in Ontario
Reported Side Effects Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Canada

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Appointment booking for Public Health flu and
COVID
-19 vaccine clinics will open mid-October. Please check back for updates.
-RSV
-vaccine appointments for age 60+ are available by calling 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
-Getting an annual flu shot, updated
-COVID
--19 vaccine and
-RSV
-immunization (for those eligible), offers the best protection from serious illness during respiratory illness season, which generally runs from October to April each year. Receiving these immunizations helps maximize protection against severe illness during the winter months when peak circulation of respiratory viruses is happening. You can safely get your flu and
-COVID
--19 vaccines and
-RSV
-immunization at the same time. See the drop-downs below for more information about each vaccine.
-How to book an appointment for flu and
-COVID
--19 vaccines
+Getting an annual flu shot and updated
+COVID
+-19 vaccine offers the best protection from serious illness during respiratory illness season, which generally runs from October to April each year. Receiving these immunizations helps maximize protection against severe illness during the winter months when peak circulation of respiratory viruses is happening. You can safely get your flu and
+COVID
+-19 vaccines at the same time. See the drop-downs below for more information about each vaccine.
+How to book an appointment
You can book an appointment for your fall flu and
COVID
-19 vaccines in one of the following ways:
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WDG
Public Health
We will announce when booking is open soon. Please check back.
-How to book an appointment for
-RSV
-immunization
-Those eligible for an
-RSV
-immunization can book an appointment in the following ways:
-Contact your
-doctor or primary care provider.
-Book with
-WDG
-Public Health
-. Please call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 and leave a message if prompted.
-COVID
-, Flu and
-RSV
-information
+More information
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vaccine information
About the
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To learn more about the flu vaccine, visit the
Ontario Ministry of Health Flu
page.
-RSV
-immunization information
-About
-RSV
-immunization
-For the 2024/2025 season, the following immunizations are available:
-Beyfortus® immunoglobulin:
-For infants and high-risk children to prevent serious
-RSV
-infections.
-Abrysvo® vaccine:
-For pregnant individuals to provide protection to infants from birth to six months of age.
-Arexvy vaccine:
-Adults ages 60 and older to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (
-LRTD
-) caused by
-RSV
-.
-The
-RSV
-immunization can be given alongside other seasonal vaccines, such as the flu and
-COVID
--19 vaccines, to help protect against multiple respiratory viruses during the season.
-Eligibility
-Publicly funded (free)
-Infants:
-Eligible if born in 2024 or during the
-RSV
-season, or if they have specific health conditions (e.g., chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease).
-Pregnant Individuals:
-Available for those between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
-Older Adults:
-Individuals aged 60 and older who are residents of long-term care homes or have specific health conditions, and did not receive the vaccine last year.
-At a cost
-The
-RSV
-vaccine is available for adults 60 and older (who did not receive the vaccine last year) at a cost of approximately $250. You can also check if it is covered under your drug or benefit plan.
-How to get an
-RSV
-immunization
-Those eligible for an
-RSV
-immunization can book an appointment through:
-Your doctor or primary care provider.
-WDG
-Public Health. Please call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 and leave a message if prompted.
-To learn more about the
-RSV
-vaccines, visit the
-Ontario Ministry of Health
-RSV
-page.
-If you have questions or need assistance about the
-COVID
-, Flu or
-RSV
-vaccines, please call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 (leave a message if prompted) to speak to a public health nurse.
+If you have questions or need assistance booking an appointment, please call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 (leave a message if prompted) to speak to a public health nurse.
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Health Care Providers
Public Health Clinics
The WECHU is focused on providing COVID-19 vaccine to high-risk and priority populations who have limited vaccine access options. Once available, appointments for a Windsor-Essex County Health Unit COVID-19 clinic can be booked online for individuals from high-risk and priority populations.
+Book an appointment
Pharmacies
Participating pharmacies are administering updated COVID-19 vaccines. Contact a
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COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to everyone six months and older this fall. The updated vaccine (KP.2 formulation) will provide the best protection against the variants of COVID-19 currently circulating.
-Starting in early October, COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, including:
-Adults 65 years of age or older
-Individuals six months of age and older who are:
-Residents of long-term care homes and other congregate living settings
-Pregnant
-From First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities
-Members of racialized and other equity-deserving communities
-Underlying medical conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, including children with complex health needs
-Starting October 28, 2024, all other previously vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals six months of age and older not listed above are recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccination.
+Starting in early October, COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. Initial vaccine doses will be prioritized for high-risk and priority populations outlined
+here
+.
+Starting October 28, 2024, all individuals six months of age and older are recommended to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
+You may get a COVID-19 vaccination at a
+participating pharmacy
+, a participating health care provider or a walk-in medical clinic.
Vaccination layered with
-personal protective measures
-and
preventing the spread of respiratory infections
continue to be our strongest defense against COVID-19 and the flu.
-Current Eligibility
-As of September 30, 2024.
-Not Previously Vaccinated (Primary Series)
+Not Previously Vaccinated
If you haven’t received any COVID-19 vaccines before, the updated COVID-19 vaccine (KP.2 formulation) will provide the best protection against the variants of COVID-19 currently circulating. The updated COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for everyone six months and older.
Six months to four years of age
Children six months to four years of age who are not previously vaccinated are given two doses of the updated Moderna vaccine at least 56 days apart.
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Individuals who are immunocompromised (i.e., have a weakened immune system because of a disease or medication they are taking)
Individuals with a weakened immune system who are six months to four years old and are not previously vaccinated should receive three doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccine given 4-8 weeks apart.
Individuals with a weakened immune system who are five years of age and older who are not previously vaccinated should receive two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine given 4-8 weeks apart.
-Previously Vaccinated (Booster Dose)
+Previously Vaccinated
Individuals who have been previously vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine can receive an additional dose this fall if it has been at least 3 months since their last dose or COVID-19 infection.
Please ask a health care provider whether a second additional dose is recommended based on your age, health, and COVID-19 immunization history.
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