News release: March 18, 2021
More vaccine appointment options are available for seniors 80+
Brampton, ON. (March 18, 2021) – Starting March 19, seniors 80 years and older will be able to book vaccine appointments at any of the six Region of Peel-run community clinics located across Peel. This means that this group of eligible residents will have more appointment options available to them in addition to hospital-run clinics and will be able to get the vaccine sooner.
How to book an appointment at the Region's community clinics
Any resident of Peel (including Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon) born in 1941 or earlier, can book at:
Community clinics
Book an appointment using the provincial booking system starting March 19. Appointments will be available in the system for times starting March 20.
Information on how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect at the clinic.
Seniors who have challenges getting to and from the vaccine clinics can use TransHelp by calling 905-791-1015 to book a ride at least 48 hours before their vaccine appointment. Residents don't need to be a TransHelp client to use this service.
High-priority population groups also continue to access vaccine
Active, in-person and front-line health care workers in the following areas, who live or work in Peel, continue to receive their COVID-19 vaccines. They are being contacted directly with instructions on how to book an appointment.
We are excited to offer more vaccine appointments for Peel seniors 80 years and over at our community clinics. With this addition, eligible residents will be able to get the vaccine sooner at a clinic of their preference.
Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health.
Visit peelregion.ca for regular updates on priority groups and clinic locations and follow @regionofpeel on social media for news on COVID-19 and vaccine availability.
Media contacts
Trish Krale
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
