COVID-19 vaccines
About the COVID-19 vaccine and where to get the vaccine.
Health Canada evaluates, licenses, and approves the COVID-19 vaccines for use in Canada.
COVID-19 vaccines are available to anyone 6 months or older in Ontario for free, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. You do not need an Ontario health card to get the vaccine.
It's recommended that you wait for the fall to receive your next dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, even if you did not get a COVID-19 vaccine this spring. This will ensure maximum protection when peak circulation of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are expected.
You may choose to receive a dose if it's recommended by your health care provider or if starting or completing an initial vaccination series.
For more information go to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine website.
Where to get your COVID-19 vaccine
Peel Public Health is not currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine at our clinics. If you're interested in getting the vaccine for the first time, you are completing a series, or your health care provider has recommended you get a dose, here are places you can get the vaccine:
Family doctors, nurse practitioners and walk-in clinics
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
If you do not have an Ontario health card you can receive the COVID-19 vaccine from a local pharmacy or community health centre.
More information
Vaccine administration at pharmacies for this age group may vary between locations. Contact the pharmacy before booking an appointment. Find a pharmacy location
Shoppers Drug Mart has a COVID-19 vaccine booking tool to assist in finding a pharmacy near you.
The Novavax (Nuvaxovid) vaccine is a non-mRNA based COVID-19 vaccine that is approved for use in Canada. Discuss your vaccine choices with a health care provider before booking an appointment.
The updated XBB formulation of the Novavax vaccine has now been approved in Canada. The Novavax (Nuvaxovid) vaccine is not available in Peel Public Health vaccine clinics. Do not make an appointment through the Ontario's vaccine booking website. Contact the listed location directly for more information about vaccine availability and booking an appointment.
LMC Pharmacy-Brampton
2979 Bovaird Drive, East Brampton
289-801-0551
If you live in Peel and received a COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario, you should submit your vaccinations to Peel Public Health.
When submitting your Out of Province Vaccination Report, you'll need to provide a phone number and email address so we can reach you about your record. If you do not have your record of vaccination, contact the health care provider who gave you the vaccine and ask for a copy.
After submitting your Out of Province Vaccination Report, you will receive a confirmation email.
Processing time following submission can be up to 7 business days, provided all the required documentation has been submitted. You will receive an email once we have completed our review, which may include instructions about receiving an additional dose of vaccine, if eligible.Submit your Out of Province Vaccination Report.
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. Find your local public health unit.
If you have questions about your specific situation, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700, Caledon 905-584-2216, 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 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, Caledon 905–584–2216 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 the VaxFacts clinic if you have questions or concerns about the COVID-19, flu, or other vaccines.
