test COVID-19 Vaccinations Information Guide
Health Canada approved some COVID-19 vaccines. On this page is information about the vaccines, Ontario’s vaccination program/plan and how and where to get vaccinated including preparation and expectations.
Information about the vaccines
- COVID-19: About the Vaccines, City of Toronto
- COVID-19: Vaccines for Ontario, Government of Ontario (check out also What you should know about the COVID-19 Vaccines)
- Vaccines for COVID-19, Government of Canada
Ontario’s Vaccination Program/plan
Ontario has started to roll out its three-phased vaccine distribution implementation plan that prioritizes vaccines for those at greatest risk. The Province’s vaccination program is in Phase 1. Details about Phase 2 and Phase 3 timing, who is eligible and the status of completed vaccinations is on the Province’s website.
What seniors should know about the vaccine can be found at Fact Sheet for Seniors.
- If you’re aged 80 or older and you don’t live in a care home, you may be able to book a vaccine appointment at your public health unit.
- If you’re 60 to 64 in primary care settings, Primary Care Providers will be contacting eligible Ontarians ages 60 to 64 directly to book an appointment. They will only be offering the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine at this time.
- Select pharmacies are booking appointments for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people between the ages of 60 and 64, as part of Ontario’s pharmacy pilot. Find a participating pharmacy to book an appointment.
- Check out City of Toronto online COVID-19 vaccination booking for residents born in 1941 or earlier
You will be screened to make sure you meet the current eligibility criteria.
How and Where to get Vaccinated
- Toronto Hospitals and Ontario Health Teams COVID-19 Vaccination Pre-Registration and Booking Site. Please check your eligibility criteria.
- The City will open three COVID-19 immunization clinics beginning March 17 for residents born in 1941 or earlier. Beginning March 12, eligible residents will be able to register for appointments at the City’s clinics using the Province’s online system through a link that will be posted here.
- Hospital and community healthcare centres are currently vaccinating priority groups, based on the Province of Ontario’s Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization.
- What to Expect When You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine
Resources
City of Toronto
- COVID-19: Vaccines
- COVID-19: About the Vaccines
- COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated
- Confirmation Form for COVID-19 Vaccines
- What to Expect When You Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine
- COVID-19: (Future) City-Operated Immunization Clinics
Government of Ontario
- COVID-19 vaccines for Ontario
- COVID-19 vaccine fact sheet
- COVID-19 vaccine safety – how they work and possible side effects and the four vaccines for use in Canada: Pfizer-BioNTech; Moderna; AstraZeneca; Janssen
- When you can get the vaccine and Your Public Health Unit Locator
- How to get a vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy and COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations
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