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GTA COVID-19 Vaccination and Transportation Assistance
COVID-19 Vaccination Information/Management - York Region
- Description
- COVID Vaccine Clinic for Child Care and Education Staff
For more information on clinics for child care or education staff - website also has information on the vaccine clinic at the Toronto Zoo for the general public: www.fhvax.com/
Vaccination in Pharmacies
Some pharmacies in York Region offer Moderna to those 30 and older or Pfizer to those 5 years and older. Client must have a health card or other government issued identification.To find a pharmacy, click vaccine locations. Those 12-29 years should book only with a location that offers Pfizer, but people 12-29 years may still get Moderna with informed consent
Appointments for Mass Vaccination Clinics
Those 5 years and older living, working or attending school in York Region can book appointments online at mass vaccination clinics by clicking link on desired location at section called book an appointment
People must be 25 and older at time of vaccination to receive Moderna. 5-24 year olds may only receive Pfizer. Note that 18-24 year olds may still receive Moderna with informed consent.
Those 13 and under must have parent/guardian accompany them to give consent or must bring signed consent form to appointment
Walk-In Vaccination and Pop Up Clinics: for those 5 years and older. For information, click www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/health/yr/covid-19/covid19vaccinationclinics and scroll down to Walk In - First or Second Dose
Pop Up Clinics: listed by Vaccine Hunters, click vaccinehunters.ca/oncentral or twitter.com/VaxHuntersCan
Standby List: for those near clinics and available at short notice; register daily online at www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/health/yr/covid-19/covid19vaccinationclinics and scroll to COVID-19 Vaccination Waitlist
Vaccination of Children 5-11 Years
Mass Vaccination Clinics: children 5-11 years of age may receive paediatric doses of Pfizer vaccine by appointment only. Appointments can be booked by clicking www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/health/yr/covid-19/covid19vaccinationclinics and scrolling down to Book an Appointment, First Dose (5 to 11 years)
Pharmacies: select pharmacies can vaccinate children 5-11 years. To find participating pharmacies, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations and select Paediatric Pfizer as Vaccine Type under Filter Locations.
Primary Care Providers: some family doctors, paediatricians and family health teams will be holding vaccine clinics for their patients 5-11 years. These practices will inform their patients of their vaccine clinics directly.
Third Doses
Immunocompromised people are eligible for third doses 2 months or 56 days after their last dose. For more information on eligibility and how to receive third doses for those who are immunocompromised, visit york.ca/covid19vaccine and scroll to Third and Booster Dose.
Expanded Eligibility for Booster Shots
Those 18 years and older can receive third doses/booster shots by appointment if it has been 84 days or more since their last COVID-19 vaccine by visiting york.ca/covid19vaccine
Cancelling Appointments with York Region Mass Vaccination Clinics- online - appointments can be cancelled online. If earlier second dose appointment made, original appointment cancelled automatically after earlier appointment is kept
- phone - call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 - appointments must be cancelled by phone if less than 24 hours until appointment.
Cancelling Appointments at a Pharmacy or Hospital Clinic
Each pharmacy and hospital 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 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 Vaccination Received Outside of Ontario
York Region residents can document COVID vaccination received outside of Ontario with the Public Health Unit of York Region by filling out online form listed as COVID-19 Immunized Outside of Ontario under the heading Vaccinated Outside of Ontario at york.ca/covid19vaccine - 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 17, 2022
- Address
- No Physical Location
Vaughan, ON
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Hours vary by location
- Service Area(s)
- York Region
