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Book a COVID-19 Vaccine through the Ontario Portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre: 1-833-934-3900
Last updated: July 2, 2022
How It Works
How It Works
Getting vaccinated has the following benefits:
Protecting your family, friends, and local community by being fully vaccinated.
As shown in this infographic, the vaccine will improve community immunity and reduce the spread of the Omicron variant.
You are strengthening your body's immune system response to COVID-19 including the novel Omicron variant.
Vaccine Eligibility
Vaccine Eligibility
A minimum of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine are needed to be considered fully vaccinated. A booster dose is highly recommend for those who are eligible by Public Health Canada.
Individuals 18 and over can receive a booster shot three months (84 days) after their last dose, and those 12 to 17 can get a booster six months (168 days) after their last dose.
Please note the following side effects and risks associated with the vaccine: sore arm, headache, fatigue (tiredness), muscle or joint pain, fever, chills, nausea, and/or vomiting.
See your eligibility by a Health Canada approved mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) here.
See your eligibility for in-home vaccination here.
Proof of Vaccination
Proof of Vaccination
The Ontario government no longer requires proof of vaccination, an active medical exemption or participation in a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine trial.
To obtain your COVID-19 vaccine certificate with an official QR code, please visit the Provincial Proof of Vaccine Portal.
The Ontario government no longer requires proof of vaccination, an active medical exemption or participation in a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Residents seeking to be exempted from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons can visit the the Ministry of Health for instructions.
Toronto Public Health recommends residents that obtained the COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario to document all doses received through the Toronto Public Health survey.
For help with vaccine documentation or issues with proof of vaccination, call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600 (TTY: 416-392-0658) or visit the Ministry of Health.
Vaccines for Children and Youth
Vaccines for Children and Youth
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for the children and youth between 5 to 17 years of age. Children must be 5 years of age at the time of vaccination.
Children and youth who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should receive a three dose primary series. Parents or legal guardians of eligible children and young must provide consent to proceed with receiving the vaccine before hand.
Eligibility
Children ages 5-11 years old: Only eligible for two doses, not yet for a booster.
Youth aged 12-17 years old: Eligible for two doses and a booster at least 6 months after getting their second dose.
Where to Get Vaccinated
Where to Get Vaccinated
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) and the Scarborough Ontario Health Team (SOHT) and local partners have come together to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine across the community.
For a list of upcoming pop-up vaccine clinics information in Scarborough, visit the Scarborough Health Network.
Scarborough Vaccine Clinics
Book an appointment or call 416-438-2911 ext. 5738
Walk-in not available.
As of March 16, SHNs Birchmount Hospital and Centennial College vaccine clinics will move to Centenary Hospital.
Centenary Hospital, Margaret Birch Wing
Hours
Mon-Fri: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Address
2867 Ellesmere Rd
TAIBU Community Healthcare Centre
Hours:
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Address
27 Tapscott Rd
Carefirst Clinic
Hours
Wed: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Address
300 Silver Star Boulevard
The Hub – SCHC Clinic
Hours
Tues, Wed: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Address
2660 Eglinton Avenue East
ACSA Vaccine Newcomers Clinic
Indigenous-led vaccination clinic: Tkaronto Indigenous Vaccine Access
For sign-up support, call Auntie at 437-703-8703
Or book an appointment by calling: 416-438-2911 or visit the SHN Booking Portal.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Non-OHIP Vaccine Residents
As of April 30, the City has announced that Toronto residents without OHIP that meet current vaccine criteria can now book their vaccine appointments by contacting the following:
The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care Vaccine Clinic
Link
Vaccine registration
CCRIHC Vaccination Info
Mobile Clinic located at 4158 Sheppard Ave East.
Vaccine Clinic Hours: Tuesdays, Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
covid19vaccine@ccrihc.org
No OHIP card or other identifiers other than a name and a working email address or phone number of their choosing
FCJ Refugee Centre
Telephone: 416-469-9754 ext. 230 and 232; WhatsApp: 437-217-3786
Email: vaccine@fcjrefugeecentre.org
Vaccine Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In-person booking (by appointment only) at 208 Oakwood Avenue
Phone interpretation services are available as needed
Access Alliance
Telephone: 416-760-8677
Vaccine Clinic Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
In person booking (by appointment only) at 761 Jane Street location
Phone interpretation services are available as needed
Toronto Public Health Hotline
Telephone: 416-338-7600
TTY: 416-392-0658 (8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)
Individuals will have to give their full name, age, gender and either a phone number or e-mail address. They will not have to give their address.
Individuals can use expired and non-Canadian ID, pay stubs, student cards, etc.
No upcoming town halls. Watch this space!
This resource was created to share information about COVID-19 to the Black Canadian community and address their concerns about COVID-19 related issues. Through community, organization, government, health and medical professionals, and academics, we aim to promote the Black Canadian community's well-being and health.
VaxFacts Clinic
This new clinic connects people who have questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines with SHN doctors. During one-to-one telephone consultations, our doctors will have judgement-free conversations in a safe space to help you make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccinations.
Visit www.shn.ca/vaxfacts for more information about the clinic, or to book a telephone consultation with an SHN doctor. Translation services are available.
You can also contact the clinic by email or phone: vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca 416-438-2911 ext. 5738
Crowd-sourced Information
Vaccine Hunters Canada is a community of volunteers dedicated to helping navigate the COVID vaccine rollout, understand vaccine eligibility, and connect eligible Canadians with appointment opportunities. It is updated in real-time, frequently throughout the day. More information at vaccinehunters.ca/, or see their Twitter feed to the right.
*Search tip: In Twitter's search bar, type @vaxhunterscan followed by a space and then your city or the first 3 letters of the postal code, you’ll get the most up to date info we have. Bookmark and refresh regularly!
Language Interpretation
Access Alliance’s riomix.ca is the latest evolution of our online repository of translated materials and multilingual websites relating to health and community care and support. Looking for multilingual COVID vaccine materials (about the vaccine, supporting obtaining informed consent, after care)?
Go to www.riomix.ca
select Service Provider interface
enter #mix-covax in the keyword search to see a recommended “mix” of materials relating to COVID vaccines.
Media Resources
Media Resources
ACCH Ontario: Dispelling the most common COVID-19 vaccine myths and conspiracy theories
TAIBU, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention, African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario
Video recording: COVID-19 in the Black Community Town Hall
(TAIBU Community Health Centre)
February 2021. Hear Black health professionals and community workers answer questions from the Black community on vaccines, testing, & more.
Video recording: COVID19 Vaccine Town Hall
(Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities)
March 2021. Hear health professionals and community workers answer questions from the Scarborough community on the COVID19 Vaccine.
Vaccine Transportation Support
Vaccine Transportation Support
Are you a Scarborough-based senior, an adult with a disability, or an adult who is immuno-compromised?
If you have limited transportation options or cannot afford transportation to vaccination appointments, you can request free transportation to and from your vaccine appointment through SCHC's Scarborough Ride. Call 416-736-9372 or visit their webpage to book a ride. (for information about free transportation options in other parts of the City, see this City of Toronto press release about the vaccine transportation equity plan). Fact Sheet.
Do you receive Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) funds? People who receive social assistance may be eligible for medical transportation funds to help cover the costs of travel to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Contact your caseworker to see if you are eligible for such transportation funds.
In-home Vaccination for Homebound Persons: If you are a homebound person receiving care through a Primary Care Provider, Family Health Team, Home or Community Care or Community Support Services or Agencies, please contact your provider to learn whether they can offer in-home vaccination. If you are a homebound person who does not have a Primary Care Provider, Family Health Team, Home or Community Care or Community Support Services, please contact the Toronto Seniors Help Line at 416-217-2077 or by web chat at www.torontoseniorshelpline.ca/web-chat
Book a COVID-19 Vaccine through the Ontario Portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre: 1-833-934-3900
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