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GTA COVID-19 Vaccination and Transportation Assistance
COVID-19 Vaccination Information/Management - Durham Region
- Description
- COVID Vaccine Clinics for Child Care and Education Staff
For information on clinics for child care and education staff - this website also lists information on the Vaccine Clinic at the Toronto Zoo for the general public: www.fhvax.com/
Bookings open for vaccinations, for those 5 years at the time of vaccination and older. For appointments call 1-888-444-5113 or for online booking, click book appointment Walk-ins allowed at mass vaccination clinics for first and second doses only.
Pop Up Clinics and Walk-In Vaccination: listed by Vaccine Hunters, vaccinehunters.ca/oncentral or twitter.com/VaxHuntersCan
Primary Health Providers: certain providers offer vaccines, participating primary health providers
Vaccination Standby List: for those who can get to clinic at short notice; register online at www.surveymonkey.ca/r/XSMHDG9
Vaccinations for Home-Bound Individuals: those 18 and older who are not able to leave their homes and who consent, can be vaccinated at home. Click homebound mobile immunization or email RDPShomeboundCOVIDVaccine@durham.ca
Third Doses
Those who are immunocompromised or taking certain immunosuppresive therapies eligible for third doses after 2 months or 56 days. For more information, click immunocompromised individuals
Expanded Third Dose/Booster Shot Eligibility
Those 18 years and older can book an appointment for a third/booster dose with a Durham Region vaccination clinic by clicking www.durhamvaccinebooking.ca, calling 1-888-444-5113, visiting a participating pharmacy or through their primary care provider. Indigenous people and health care workers 16 years and older are eligible for boosters.
Booster should be 84 days or more after last COVID-19 vaccination. Health Department is providing vaccination at congregate care settings for older adults at those residences.
Vaccination of Children 5-11 Years
Mass Immunization Clinics: Durham Region vaccine booking open for children 5-11 years. Children must be at least 5 years by time of vaccination. Book appointments online at www.durhamvaccinebooking.ca/ or call 1-888-444-5113 Appointments required for this age group.
Children's Immunization Calendar: visit calendar.durham.ca/childclinics/
Pharmacies: select pharmacies vaccinate children 5-11 years. Visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations and choose Paediatric Pfizer as Vaccine Type under Filter Locations
Vaccination in Pharmacies
Select pharmacies in Durham offer Moderna to those 30 and older or Pfizer to those 5-29 years. Those 12-29 years may receive Moderna with informed consent. Client must have health card or other government issued identification. To find participating pharmacy, click vaccine locations
Cancelling Appointments with Durham Mass Vaccination Clinics
Cancel appointment by using the cancel link in confirmation email or calling 1-888-444-5113.
Cancelling Appointments at a Pharmacy
Each pharmacy 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 are often contained.
- phone - if there is a dedicated phone line for appointments/cancellation, it may be on website or in confirmation texts/emails. If that is unavailable, call number at which appointment was booked.
Reporting Vaccinations Received Outside of Ontario
Call Durham Health Connection at 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729.
Vaccinations for People who are Street-Engaged
Back Door Mission - Mission United at 66 Simcoe St S giving vaccinations by appointment Tuesday and Thursday mornings - call 905-728-4664 or visit clinic/coordinator for appointment
- 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
- View Agency Profile
- Last Updated On
- January 19, 2022
- Address
- No Physical Location
Oshawa, ON
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Hours vary by location
- Service Area(s)
- Durham Region
