News release: July 14, 2021
Peel celebrates another vaccine milestone in marking transitions to clinic offerings
Brampton, ON. (July 14, 2021) – As Peel Region celebrates close to 2 million doses delivered and over 79 percent of eligible residents aged 18+ receiving their first dose and 55 percent of residents aged 18+ receiving their second dose, the Region of Peel is making changes to aspects of the vaccination program.
As part of this approach, the International Centre mass vaccination clinic will close on July 26th. All other clinics will continue to operate at this time with some adjustments based on community need.
Mobile clinics and outreach efforts will continue to reach residents who have not yet accessed first doses or complete vaccination with second doses, and it is anticipated that increased focus on these efforts will ramp up soon. This includes continued vaccination of home bound residents and pop-up clinics in the community at schools and other neighbourhood spaces. These efforts will continue to reduce barriers to vaccination in areas of lower uptake, so no one gets left behind.
All residents who are 12 years or older are encouraged to book their first dose if they haven’t received it yet. Residents are also being asked to rebook their second dose as quickly as possible if it has been 28 days since their first dose.
Appointments are available, including walk-in appointments at select clinics.
Residents can book appointments at:
- A different Peel Public Health vaccination clinic. Book online through the provincial booking system or call the provincial call centre at 1-833-943-3900.
- Any of Peel’s pop-up clinics.
- A participating pharmacy or a primary care setting.
Evidence is increasingly clear that currently available vaccines are safe, effective, and interchangeable, and widespread two dose protection will assure our continued reopening. Data shows that those who are most at risk of severe outcomes of COVID-19 infection are those who are wholly or partially unvaccinated.
The Region of Peel is committed to ensuring that every resident who wants to get vaccinated gets both doses as quickly as possible; including youth as they prepare for going back to school in September.
We want to thank all residents who have rolled up their sleeves and quickly accessed first and second dose protection. Because of you, we can celebrate these fantastic milestones. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, I urge you to access this protection as soon as possible. We have appointments available, including walk-in appointments, so please don’t delay.
Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel
Media contact
Ashleigh Hawkins
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.
