COVID-19 vaccines
Health Canada evaluates, licenses, and approves the COVID-19 vaccines for use in Canada.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines
The updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available to anyone 6 months or older in Ontario for free, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. They provide greater protection against the currently circulating KP.2 subvariants. The COVID-19 and flu vaccine can be given at the same time. It’s encouraged to receive both vaccines this season. You do not need an Ontario health card to get the vaccine.
Eligible individuals may receive a COVID-19 vaccine if it has been 6 months since their last dose or confirmed COVID-19 infection.
Novavax
Ontario will not have the protein subunit vaccine (Novavax) available for the 2024/2025 COVID-19 vaccine program this fall.
Individuals who are unable to receive an mRNA vaccine should speak with their health care provider about treatment options, including the use of Paxlovid, to reduce the duration and severity of illness.
For more information go to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine website.
Where to get your COVID-19 vaccine
Contact any of the following locations for vaccine availability.
Peel Public Health clinics
Peel Public Health offers COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics for infants and children 6 months to 4 years.
You will need to book an appointment. Walk–ins are not available. Appointments are to be booked through Ontario’s vaccine booking system.
The COVID-19 and flu vaccine will be offered when you book an appointment through Ontario’s vaccine booking system. Separate appointments are not needed.
Adults and older children are strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 vaccine from participating pharmacies or primary care providers.
Primary care providers
Contact your family doctor, nurse practitioner or a walk-in clinic directly to see if they offer the COVID-19 vaccine to adults, children, and infants.
Participating pharmacies
Contact your local pharmacy directly to see if they offer COVID-19 vaccines to adults, children, and infants. Find a pharmacy location
An Ontario health card is not needed to get your vaccines at a pharmacy, community health centre or Peel Public Health clinic.
Homebound vaccination program
The program is no longer being offered by Peel Public Health. Find options for your next COVID-19 vaccine or flu shot.
If you live in Peel and received a COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario, submit your vaccinations to Peel Public Health if you:
- Are a child 6 months to 4 years, or
- Received a COVID-19 vaccine dose within the last 6 months.
COVID-19 doses outside of these categories may also be submitted but are often not required. Your original vaccine certificate can be used as valid proof if it’s requested by your employer, school, health care provider, or pharmacist.
When submitting your Out of Province Vaccination Report, you'll need to provide:
- Current address in Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon).
- Phone number and email.
- Current proof of vaccination certificate with a QR code. Ensure the QR code is up to date, as we can’t process expired certificates.
- Additional documents to support your vaccination report, if no QR code is available, such as appointment emails, clinic details, passport stamps, or travel tickets.
Peel Public Health only accepts Out of Province Vaccination Reports from individuals who live in Peel. Individuals who do not live in Peel should contact their local public health unit to have their doses documented. Find your local public health unit.
Processing time following submission can be up to 14 business days, provided all the required documentation has been submitted. You will receive email updates and additional information may be requested, as needed. Once your Out of Province Vaccination Report has been processed, you will receive an email from the Ministry of Health with a link to your Ontario Proof of Vaccination Certificate.
Submit your Out of Province Vaccination Report.
If you have questions about your specific situation, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700, or toll-free 1-888-919-7800, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Severe reactions are very rare and may include trouble breathing, swelling of the face or mouth, hives, seizures, or fever over 40 C. Call 911 if you are having a medical emergency. Call or make an appointment with your health care provider. Report any severe reactions to your health care provider.
You can also call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700, or toll-free 1-888-919-7800 to ask questions or to report a severe reaction.
Access Health811 or call 811 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) for health advice and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can also book a free phone appointment with a VaxFacts clinic if you have questions or concerns about the COVID-19, flu, or other vaccines.