COVID-19 Vaccines
Latest COVID-19 vaccine updates
If you have questions about the Provincial Immunization System privacy breach, please refer to the information that you received from the Ontario Ministry of Health for instructions, or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre information line listed in the notice that you received – 1-888-999-6488.
- There will no longer be an interruption to the supply of infant Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals six-months to under five years of age. See COVID-19 vaccines for children for more information on COVID-19 vaccines and where to get vaccinated.
- Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech (10 mcg) Bivalent booster vaccine is available for eligible residents five to 11 years of age at a recommended interval of 168 days (six months) after the completion of their primary series or previous booster dose, but residents may receive the vaccine at 84 days (three months).
- Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech (30 mcg) booster vaccine is available for eligible residents 12 years of age and older at a recommended interval of 168 days (six months) following a previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or COVID-19 infection, but residents may receive the vaccine at 84 days (three months).
- Residents can receive the bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech and bivalent Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccines at pharmacies, select health care providers, pop-up clinics, and community immunization clinics.
- Individuals may receive a COVID-19 vaccine while receiving their annual flu vaccine at participating pharmacies.
- Infant Pfizer Comirnaty® BioNTech (3mcg) COVID-19 vaccine is available at community clinics for children six-months to under five years of age. The vaccine is a 3-dose primary series. Doses are recommended to be administered with a two-month interval.
- When attending Health Department vaccine clinics, all clients will continue to be required to wear a well-fitting mask. If you do not have one available, a mask will be provided by the staff at the clinic.
Vaccine eligibility and doses
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Who: Individuals six-months and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Children must be at least six-months old at the time of vaccination. Proof of eligibility requirement: ID with date of birth. |
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Recommended intervals:
Proof of eligibility requirement: ID with date of birth. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Where to get vaccinated
Community immunization clinics | ||||||||||||||
Appointment and walk-in opportunities are available at the Health Department community immunization clinics for primary series and bivalent booster doses. Appointments are required for children six-months to under 5-years old.
Book a vaccine appointment online Community immunization clinic calendar Appointments can also be made by calling 1-888-444-5113.
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Pop-up clinics | ||||||||||||||
Durham Region Health Department is accepting applications to schedule COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the community through pop-up or mobile bus clinics at eligible agencies and settings. Complete our online form to request a clinic.
All Durham Region Health Department pop-up clinics require an appointment. Clinics are open to all Durham Region residents five years of age and older. Book a vaccine appointment online Appointments can also be made by calling 1-888-444-5113.
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Provincial GO-VAXX COVID-19 clinic program | ||||||||||||||
COVID-19 vaccines are also available for individuals five and older through the provincial GO-VAXX program. This program uses GO transit buses as vaccine clinics. You can book an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine at a GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinic. Learn where and when the GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinics will be providing COVID-19 vaccines. |
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Pharmacies | ||||||||||||||
Select pharmacy locations in the Durham Region are administering vaccines to individuals six months and older.
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Health care providers | ||||||||||||||
Designated health care providers in the community are offering COVID-19 vaccines.
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Homebound immunization for eligible clients | ||||||||||||||
If you or someone you know meets the above criteria, please email RDPShomeboundCOVIDVaccine@durham.ca. We will respond to emails on Mondays and Thursdays. 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 | ||||
You are considered fully vaccinated in Ontario if you have received:
Individuals should receive all recommended doses (including booster doses) to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Visit the recommended doses guidance to see if you are up to date. * Five COVID-19 vaccines are approved in Canada: two mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna), and two viral vector-based vaccines (AstraZeneca and Janssen) and one recombinant protein subunit vaccine (Novavax Nuvaxovid®).
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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 QR codes
To change the name on your QR code you will need to have the name on your health card updated through Service Ontario. |
Children six-months to under five-years old
Children six-months to under five-years old are eligible to receive a primary series of the Moderna Spikevax® COVID-19 vaccine or Infant Pfizer Comirnaty® BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Facts about... COVID-19 vaccines for children six-months to under five-years
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Appointments will be required for children six-months to under five-years old.
- There will no longer be an interruption to the supply of infant Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals six-months to under five years of age.
- The recommended interval for Moderna Spikevax® COVID-19 vaccine for this age group is 56 days between the first and second dose.
- The recommended interval for Infant Pfizer Comirnaty® BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 56 days between first and second dose and 56 days between the second and third dose.
- Practice attending an immunization clinic by reviewing our COVID-19 Vaccine Roadmap.
- Work with your child to answer the questions on the CARD tool asking them how they would like to prepare for the vaccination.

Appointments can also be made by calling 1-888-444-5113.
Frequently asked questions about pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for children six-months to under five-years old | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Children five to 11-years old
Children five to 11 years-old are eligible to receive a primary series and a first booster dose.
Where to get your child vaccinated
Facts about... COVID-19 vaccines for children five to 11-years
- The recommended interval between the first and second dose for this age group is 56 days after the first dose. Children may be able to receive their second dose less than 56 days after the first dose with informed consent. In these instances, the minimum interval is at least 21 days.
- The booster dose can be administered 168 days after the completion of the primary series.
- Children in this age group with underlying medical conditions who are at greater risk of severe outcomes due to COVID-19 infection are recommended to receive a booster. However, all children five to 11-years old are eligible to receive a first booster dose.
- Practice attending a community immunization clinic by reviewing our COVID-19 Vaccine Roadmap.
- Work with your child to answer the questions on the CARD tool asking them how they would like to prepare for the vaccination.
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Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines
Facts about... COVID-19 vaccines for children six-months to under five-years Information sheet
Facts about... COVID-19 vaccines for children five to 11-years Information sheet
Facts about... COVID-19 vaccines for 12-plus years Information sheet
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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. |
How to find trustworthy information on the Internet | ||||||||||||
Are you overwhelmed about all of the COVID-19 vaccine information on the Internet? It is normal to feel nervous about new things. The Internet is filled with all sorts of information and you want to do what is best for you and your family. It is important that you review information that is trustworthy, science-based and updated on a regular basis.
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