COVID-19 Vaccines
Latest COVID-19 vaccine updates
- The Ontario Ministry of Health recommends that individuals wait until fall 2024 for further COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
- Individuals initiating or completing their primary series and those who have been recommended by their health care provider to receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the summer and meet minimum interval criteria may continue to receive the vaccine.
Vaccine eligibility and doses
The Ontario Ministry of Health recommends that previously vaccinated individuals wait until fall 2024 for further COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. Those who have been recommended by their health care provider to receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the summer and meet the minimum interval of 3 months may continue to receive the vaccine.Not previously vaccinated | ||||
Proof of eligibility requirement: ID with date of birth. Individuals six months and older who have never received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, may receive an XBB vaccine to initiate the series.
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The Ontario Ministry of Health recommends that previously vaccinated individuals wait until fall 2024 for further COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. Those who have been recommended by their health care provider to receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the summer and meet the minimum interval of 3 months may continue to receive the vaccine. Proof of eligibility requirement: ID with date of birth. |
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Previously vaccinated individuals who are immunocompromised |
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The Ontario Ministry of Health recommends that previously vaccinated individuals wait until fall 2024 for further COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. Those who have been recommended by their health care provider to receive an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the summer and meet the minimum interval of 3 months may continue to receive the vaccine.
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Re-vaccination | ||||
Special populations According to the Ministry of Health, it is recommended that individuals meeting the following criteria be re-vaccinated with a new COVID-19 vaccine primary series after transplantation:
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Where to get vaccinated
The Ontario Ministry of Health recommends that individuals wait until fall 2024 for further COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
Individuals initiating or completing their primary series and those who have been recommended by their health care provider to receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine over the summer may continue to receive the vaccine at participating pharmacies and select health care providers.
Most pharmacies book appointments ahead of time and some allow walk-ins. Check with the pharmacy before you go.
For children 6 months to 4 years, if having difficulty getting vaccine through pharmacy, call Durham Health Connection Line.
Request an interpreter for clients who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing |
Clients who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing and would like to request an interpreter for an appointment at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic can call 1-888-444-5113 (using Bell Relay as needed) to book an appointment and request the presence of an interpreter at their appointment. |
Homebound immunization for eligible clients |
If you or someone you know meets the above criteria, please email HomeboundCOVIDVaccine@durham.ca. Limited appointments are available.
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Proof of vaccination and receipts
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for businesses.
- Businesses can voluntarily implement a proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement upon entry to their facility.
COVID-19 vaccine receipts | ||
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Reporting vaccines received outside of Ontario or Canada | ||
Out of province entries requires a careful manual review, verification and data input by staff. Submissions with incomplete or unclear information, including errors may take additional time to process as they require additional follow-up with client or the organization where the vaccines were administered.
Examples of proof include:
Some individuals vaccinated in Ontario received vaccine from what is referred to as non-Ontario stock. This refers to vaccine that was not allocated to Ontario or recorded in the provincial vaccine management system. Generally, these doses were delivered at institutions such as correctional facilities, military groups or embassies. Individuals who received doses of vaccine from the non-Ontario stock may also report out non-Ontario stock vaccinations to Durham Region Health Department using our online form. |
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Requesting a name change on QR codes | ||
Name changes on your vaccine certificate |
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines
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General COVID-19 vaccine information | ||||||||||||||
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Medical and safety information | ||||||||||
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Vaccine approval and clinical trial (testing) information |
How was Health Canada able to approve the COVID-19 vaccine so quickly? Creating a new vaccine can take years. The COVID-19 vaccine happened so quickly for many reasons including:
Health Canada developed a fast-track review process to assess COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine manufacturers were able to submit research and new evidence for review by Health Canada as it becomes available and throughout clinic trials. Previously, all clinical trials had to be completed prior to applying for Health Canada approval. Health Canada has implemented greater scientific resources, so reviews are completed in a timely manner without compromising any standards for vaccine use in Canada.
Check out this video for more information about how the COVID-19 vaccine was developed. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccine and the approval process, visit Health Canada's website. |
Where can I get more information? |
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Resources in other languages
COVID-19 communication resources | ontario.ca
Resources for Indigenous Peoples
The facts about COVID-19 vaccines
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