Peel Region residents reach a COVID-19 milestone
75% of adults in Peel have received their first dose of the vaccine. Find out why a second dose is important.
This is a milestone in the collective fight against the virus, but we’re not done yet.
For the best protection against the virus, all eligible Peel residents need to be fully vaccinated. This means taking the first step by getting your first dose and showing up for your second dose when it’s your turn.
Why a second dose matters
Increased vaccine efficacy
Research and real-world experience have shown that a single dose of the vaccine provides protection from severe complications, hospitalization, and death due to COVID-19. However, for longer term protection, a second dose is necessary. You’re fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving a second dose.
Protecting your community
Peel has seen the highest rates of infection in Ontario. The more residents that are fully vaccinated, the more protected you, your family, and your community will be against COVID-19.
New Delta variant
According to projections from the Ontario Science Table, the Delta variant (B.1.617) will become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in Peel.?In addition to full vaccination, adhering to the current public health practices remains a priority for Peel in reducing transmission of all variants of COVID-19.
How to get your second dose
The following groups are eligible to book or reschedule a second dose appointment:
- Adults 70 years or older
- Individuals who received a first dose of Pfizer or Moderna on or before May 9
- Indigenous residents and their household members
- High-risk health care workers
- People with specific health conditions
- People who received a first dose of AstraZeneca at least 8 weeks ago
Get details about how to book your second dose.
If you have not yet booked your first dose appointment you should do so now. Let’s get fully vaccinated so we can get back to some of the activities we miss. Book your first dose.
While we’ve achieved this important milestone of 75% first dose coverage among adults in Peel, remember to do the following:
- Follow all public health measures, including wearing a mask, practicing physical distancing, washing your hands, staying home and getting tested if you don’t feel well.
- Encourage friends and families to book their first and second dose appointment when it’s their turn.
