COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Children six months to four years of age

Starting Thursday, July 28, 2022, parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years will be able to book appointments for the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine.

The vaccine is a quarter of the size of the adult dose, and will be given as two doses spaced at a recommended interval of eight weeks between first and second dose, and a minimum of four weeks.

Children 5 to 11 years of age (paediatric dose) and Individuals 12 years of age and older

*It is recommended to wait at least 8 weeks after a first dose of Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca. With informed consent, some people may choose to get their second dose earlier than 8 weeks for essential reasons (e.g. certain immunocompromised groups, unexpected travel for compassionate reasons).

Appointments for a second dose may be booked at least 21 days after a first dose of paediatric or adolescent/adult Pfizer and 28 days after a first dose of Moderna.

12 to 17 years of age

*An interval of at least six months may be associated with a lower risk of myocarditis or pericarditis. With informed consent, individuals 12-17 years of age may receive a booster dose at a minimum of 3 months (84 days) after a second dose. Individuals must be 12 years old at the time of receiving the booster dose.

18 years of age and older

This includes anyone that has received a complete series of viral vector vaccine (e.g., two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine or one dose of Janssen vaccine), anyone that has received two or three doses of a vaccine not approved by Health Canada, or a combination of any of these vaccines and an approved mRNA vaccine.

60 years of age and older

Third Dose - Primary Series 

A third dose is considered part of the primary series for immunocompromised individuals. A third dose is available for moderately to severely-immunocompromised individuals, as identified by the Ministry of Health, at an interval of two months (56 days), with a minimum interval of 28 days, after the last dose of the initial primary series.

Anyone five years of age and older identified as immunocompromised by the Ministry of Health is eligible for this third dose.

Booster Doses 

You can get a fourth dose of an mRNA vaccine three months (84 days) after your third dose if you are a resident of a:

• Long-term care home
• Retirement homes
• Elder care lodge
• Other congregate setting that provide assisted-living and health services to older adults

Immunocompromised and High-Risk Individuals

Immunocompromised individuals 18 years of age and older can get a fourth dose (booster dose) at least three months (84 days) after receipt of the third dose and can also receive a fifth dose (second booster) five months (140 days) after their fourth dose or at a minimum of three months (84 days) after their fourth dose.

Immunocompromised individuals aged 12 to 17 can get a first and second booster dose (fourth and fifth dose) at least six months (168 days) after receipt of the previous dose.

Booster doses (i.e., fourth dose) are not currently recommended for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals under the age of 12.

To receive a third dose at an interval less than three months or to receive a fifth, eligible residents must present a completed form or letter indicating their eligibility from their specialist or hospital program. Prescriptions for immunosuppressant medications as identified by the Ministry of Health can also be presented for third or fourth dose booster as needed.

Before you Walk-In to a Clinic:

• Walk-ins are open to any individuals five years of age and older requiring a first or second dose AND those currently eligible for a third dose (booster)
• Paediatric Moderna for children age six months to four years old and fourth doses (second booster) are available by appointment only
• Walk-in capacity is limited per day; residents are reminded to be prepared to wait and to dress for the weather

Town of Georgina

City of Markham

Town of Newmarket

City of Richmond Hill

City of Vaughan

York Region offers the following COVID-19 vaccination appointment types:

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Clinic

• Pfizer, Moderna or Paediatric Pfizer (age 5 to 11 years old) doses available
• Paediatric Moderna (age six months to four years old) doses available for appointment at specialized clinics 

COVID-19 Non-mRNA Clinic

• Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)* and Novavax Nuvaxovid doses available

*In order to receive Janssen, a signed note is required from your health care provider indicating that you have a medical contraindication (e.g., allergy) to mRNA vaccines and the Novavax vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine Anxiety-Reducing Clinic

• Pfizer, Moderna or Paediatric Pfizer doses available

Longer appointment times and extra support measures are in place to support those who may have a needle anxiety.

Book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment

In-home vaccination request

York Region Public Health offers in-home vaccinations for people who live in York Region with challenges attending a clinic and their caregivers. This includes those who have physical, mental, or other needs and find it difficult to leave their home to receive the vaccine. Call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 to see if you qualify for an in-home vaccination. In-home vaccination appointments may take a few weeks to arrange.

Book an in-home vaccination

Partner-led clinics

City of Vaughan

GO-VAXX Mobile Clinics

The Ontario government has partnered with Metrolinx to provide a safe, reliable and convenient option for people to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccines are available to anyone five years of age and older. To book an appointment, visit the COVID-19 vaccination portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Walk-ins are also being accepted.

Book a GO-VAXX Appointment

Note: These pop-up clinics are not operated or managed by York Region Public Health; eligibility to receive a vaccine through these mobile clinics is determined by the Province and may be different than eligibility in York Region.

Find your closest pharmacy offering the COVID-19 Vaccine

Most pharmacies book appointments ahead of time and some allow walk-ins. Check with the pharmacy before you go.

Find a Pharmacy

Visit covid19.ontariohealth.ca to obtain your enhanced vaccine certificate. Each enhanced certificate contains a QR code that can be saved to your phone or printed as a paper copy. You will be required to present this certificate alongside a piece of ID to verify your vaccination status for certain settings.

Individuals can also call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to obtain the enhanced vaccine certificate by email or mail.

Individuals who are more comfortable using their current vaccine receipts can continue to do so.

York Region Public Health can update your personal information (e.g., name change) on your vaccination receipt only if the new information matches what is found on the Provincial health card registry. To update the registry, please contact Service Ontario.

An individual is considered fully vaccinated if they have received:

• The full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine), or any combination of such vaccines, or
• One or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or
• Three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada

and

• They received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago

If you received a vaccine not approved by Health Canada, you may need additional dose(s) to be considered fully vaccinated.

If you have received one or two doses of a vaccine not approved by Health Canada, you should receive a single dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) to be fully vaccinated.

If you have received three doses of a vaccine not approved by Health Canada, you may be considered fully vaccinated, depending on the type of vaccine. Find the vaccine you received in the Appendix of Ontario’s COVID-19 Guidance for Individuals Vaccinated outside of Ontario/Canada to determine if another dose of mRNA vaccine is recommended.

If you have received:

• one or two doses of a vaccine not approved by Health Canada and one dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, or
• three doses of a vaccine not approved by Health Canada

you are eligible for a booster dose of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine three months (84 days) after your last dose (18 years and older only). Visit a vaccine clinic as soon as you are eligible to receive your booster dose.

York Region Public Health maintains COVID-19 immunization records for York Region residents who have been immunized outside of Ontario.

Complete this online form if you have received:

• The first dose of a two dose vaccine series outside of Ontario. Your first dose will need to be documented before you receive your second dose. You will also be required to bring your documentation to the vaccine clinic when you attend your second dose appointment
• The second dose of a two dose vaccine series or a complete vaccine series outside of Ontario and wish to have the series documented in Ontario’s vaccine database
• First or second doses of a vaccine not approved by Health Canada

If you do not have a COVID-19 immunization record, please contact the location that administered your previous dose(s) to request a copy.

COVID-19 Immunized Outside of Ontario Form

All information collected by this secure form is confidential and will not be shared.

If you have been immunized through a York Region Public Health clinic, pharmacy or physician office, you do not need to upload any immunization records.