News release: October 14, 2021
Peel expanding vaccine clinic network to provide 200,000 doses a month as eligibility increases
Brampton, ON. (October 14, 2021) – As vaccine eligibility continues to expand, Peel is growing its vaccine system to deliver at least 200,000 doses to residents every month by this December.
Priority work continues to focus on reaching the provincially defined target of 90% two-dose coverage by supporting those who need first and second doses.
Peel’s expansion plan also includes offering vaccine for children aged 5-11 as early as the beginning of November, pending approval and supply from provincial and federal partners. Booster and third doses continue to be offered by referral, in line with provincial direction.
Peel’s plan builds on the success of its existing community-based approach. Between Sept 20 and Oct 4, this approach helped deliver 20,000 first doses among those 12+ across Peel.
Through the fall and into winter, residents will have hundreds of locations to get the vaccination they need. Vaccinations will be delivered through:
- Large public health clinics in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga
- Mobile clinics and “vax vans” in accessible and convenient locations, such as malls and parks (weather permitting)
- Community clinics in trusted locations, such as schools and places of worship, co-designed with community partners
- Primary care and pharmacy clinics
- In-home vaccinations for those living in long term care, retirement homes or cannot get out of their homes
Residents can get their first or second dose at any of Peel clinics. New locations are added regularly as community needs are identified.
Peel’s vaccination approach, which delivers vaccines across multiple channels and includes clinics co-designed with community partners, makes vaccine available in hundreds of locations across the community. Expanding our clinic network to deliver at least 200,000 doses every month, and more if needed, will help ensure increased protection for residents and the community and that Peel is prepared for any expanded eligibility on pediatric and booster doses. Vaccination remains our surest and fastest way to protect our community and exit the acute phase of the pandemic.
Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel.
Media contact
Jeff LeMoine
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 289-325-4700
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.
