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GTA COVID-19 Vaccination and Transportation Assistance
COVID-19 Vaccination Information/Management - Peel Region
- Description
Vaccine Clinics for Education and Child Care Staff
For more information on COVID vaccine clinics for education or child care staff news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001404/ontario-adding-more-vaccine-clinics-for-education-and-child-care-staff
Peel Region's Community Vaccination Clinics
Community vaccination clinics in Peel open to all 5 years and older living in Peel Region.
Peel Region uses provincial booking system. Those younger than 18 can only receive Pfizer. Those 18-24 can take Pfizer (but Moderna only with informed consent). Those 25 and older can receive either Pfizer or Moderna while supplies last. Call 1-833-943-3900 or click book appointment
International Centre: Walk-ins accepted at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga for first, second doses of COVID vaccine, including for children 5-11 years. Booster doses for those 18 and older available. Open Mon-Sun 10 am-8 pm. Walk in or make appointments through covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or by calling 1-833-943-3900.
Pop Up Clinics: Peel Region lists pop up clinics for first or second doses. Booster doses and vaccines for children 5-11 years available at some clinics; some clinics may accept walk-ins; read eligibility carefully, pop up clinics
Caledon Centre for Recreation Wellness: offers walk-in vaccination in Bolton, for schedule hillsofheadwaterscollaborative.ca/covid-19-information/
Peel Vaccine Centre - Embassy Grand Convention Centre, 8800 The Gore Rd, Brampton: offers vaccination at convention centre and community sites. Information in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic and French. For times, locations and booking, call 905-366-7374 or visit booking.mdnius.com/embassygrandvaccination/
Vaccine Hunters: pop-up and walk in options twitter.com/VaxHuntersCan
Homebound Residents: Those who cannot leave their homes can pre-register for in-home COVID-19 vaccination by filling out online form. Once form is done, they will be contacted to complete pre-registration
If the homebound client does not have internet access, they should request either their primary care provider or essential caregiver to fill out the form on their behalf
Vaccination for Children 5-11 Years
Mass Vaccination Clinics: children 5-11 years eligible for vaccination appointments through online provincial booking system covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine or by calling 1-833-943-3900. Children must be at least 5 years at time of vaccination. Appointments required for this age group.
Pharmacies: select pharmacies offer vaccinations to children 5-11 years: covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations and select Paediatric Pfizer as Vaccine Type under Filter Locations.
School Vaccine Clinics: mobile clinics in schools are open to 5-11 year olds by appointment; also open for adult boosters by appointment. Walk-in for first and second doses for those born in 2009 or earlier, click school clinics
Third Doses
Third doses of vaccine are available to immunocompromised individuals at least 8 weeks from last dose. For more information on eligibility and how to receive third doses for those who are immunocompromised click https://peelregion.ca/coronavirus/vaccine/about/#third
Expanded Eligibility for Booster Shots
People 18 years and older whose last dose was 84 days ago or more can book appointments for booster shots online via the provincial booking system covid19.ontariohealth.ca, by calling the provincial vaccine contact centre at 1-833-943-3900, Mon-Sun 8 am-8 pm. Select pharmacies and primary health care providers can give booster shots. Public Health vaccinating seniors in long term care at those facilities.
GO-VAXX Bus Mobile Clinic: Now by appointment only for anyone born in 2016 or earlier in wheelchair accessible clinic in a modified GO bus. Book online or by calling 1-833-943-3900. Different locations. For schedule, click www.ontario.ca/page/go-vaxx-bus-schedule#section-4
Vaccination in Primary Care/Physician Offices
Vaccine has been given to certain primary care clinics and physicians offices in Peel. Click to find list of primary care providers offering vaccination in Peel, peelregion.ca/coronavirus/vaccine/book-appointment/care-providers/
Vaccination in Pharmacies
Select pharmacies in Peel will also be offering Pfizer to those 5 years and older older, or Moderna to those 25 and older. Those 18-24 years can still receive Moderna with informed consent. A health card or other government issued identification is needed.
To receive Pfizer, people must be at least 5 years old. To find a participating pharmacy, click vaccine locations Those 5-24 years should only choose a location offering Pfizer.
Cancelling Appointments Made with Ontario Vaccination Booking System (some appointments at mass vaccination clinics)- online - find confirmation email from appointment booking and follow instructions in email; original appointment for second dose automatically cancelled when second dose is re-scheduled if both appointments were made using Ontario system
- telephone - call Ontario Vaccination Appointment Booking at 1-833-943-3900
- call 905-791-5202, Mon-Sun 8 am-8 pm or follow instructions in original confirmation email
Each pharmacy and clinic has its own system- online - most sites have cancellation information on their website. If confirmation email or text was sent on appointment booking, instructions on cancellation is often contained there.
- phone - if there is a dedicated phone line for appointments/cancellation, it may be on clinic's website or in confirmation texts/emails. If that is not available, call number at which appointment was booked.
Documenting Vaccinations Received Outside of Ontario
Peel residents who received first doses outside of Ontario should document this with Peel Region Public Health if wanting a second dose in Ontario or Ontario's proof of vaccination. They can report their vaccinations online by clicking peelregion.ca/coronavirus/vaccine/about/#outside
- Eligibility
- Open to all, but different groups will be immunized during different phases of vaccine roll-out
- Application Process
- Application varies by location and population group
- Languages
- English, Interpretation services may be available depending on location
- Fees
- Free
- Documents Required
- No Ontario health card required, but other identification such as government-issued identification and proof of residence may be required - ask about or note identification requirements when booking appointment
- Accessibility
- No physical location
- Agency Information
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- Last Updated On
- January 20, 2022
- Address
- No Physical Location
Mississauga, ON
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- Hours vary by location
- Service Area(s)
- Peel Region
