Adult Immunization

If you are unsure of what vaccines you have had, or do not have a record of previous immunizations received, there are many ways to check your vaccine history and to find out if you need vaccines.

The best resource is contacting your regular healthcare provider.

• They can review the vaccines they have on your patient file and recommend next steps to get your immunization status up to date or recommend catch-up vaccination if you do not have an immunization record.
  • Keep in mind that immunization records are maintained at a health care providers office for a limited number of years, (usually 10-15 years) and/or there may be a cost associated to access archived records including those from retired or non-practicing health care providers.
• If you received vaccines in another province, territory, and/or country, the local health authority where you lived may be able to help you retrieve your immunization record. 
  • Vaccines given in Canada:
  • Visit “Provincial and territorial health resources”- this resource can help you find contact information for the health authority in which you received immunizations. Ottawa Public Health is not able to provide access to immunization records given outside of Ontario.
• Vaccines given outside of Canada:
  • Contact your local health authority in the country you received immunizations.
• If you previously shared immunization records, or received immunizations from a post-secondary institution, volunteer organization, or employer: check with these organizations for your immunization record.
• Contact your parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) in childhood who may have immunization records for you. Try looking through baby books, or other saved documents from your childhood.

You may be able to access your immunization records with Ottawa Public Health (OPH) if one of the following apply:

A) You are 27 years of age or younger and attended elementary or high school in Ontario.

You may be able to access your immunizations reported for school attendance, as per the Immunization of School Pupils Act, on the Immunization Connect Ontario Tool (ICON) self-serve site.

• To view or print your immunization record using ICON, you will need to create an account and set a PIN. To do this, you will need one of the following:
  • Your Ontario Photo Health Card - your Health Card Number must be on file with Ottawa Public Health (OPH); or
  • Your Ontario Immunization ID (OIID). If you do not have your OIID, complete the Ontario Immunization ID Request/Reset Form to request the OIID number. 
    • You will be able to reset your PIN on ICON by selecting “Forgot Pin”. Check your spam folder for the reset email if you do not see it in your inbox. 
    • You can print a copy or access the information anytime.
• You can complete the Adult Immunization Record Retrieval Request Form Note: record requests submitted through this form may take up to 30 business days to process 

Important note: If Ottawa Public Health (or another Ontario Public Health Unit) did not administer your immunizations, the records we have online only reflect those reported to us by you while you were in elementary or high school and may not be an accurate representation of all immunizations received in your lifetime. For best accuracy, contact your regular healthcare provider, who provided the immunizations, for immunization record requests.

B) You are over 18, and in the last 10 years, you received an immunization administered by Ottawa Public Health at an Ottawa Public Health run Immunization Clinic, and would like a record of that immunization.

Following receipt of any immunization given by Ottawa Public Health a paper proof of immunization is provided same day; we recommend keeping these records in a safe place with other important documents.

If you would like to request a copy of your flu vaccine, RSV vaccine, or other vaccine given in the last 10 years by Ottawa Public Health, mail or fax a request to Ottawa Public Health detailing your request including:

• Your full name at time of vaccination,
• Your date of birth,
• Your home address at time of vaccination,
• Name of vaccine, if known
• Date vaccine was received,
• Location where vaccine was received,
• Your current mailing address
• Your current phone number.
  • Fax to: 613-580-9660
  • Or Mail to: Ottawa Public Health, Immunization Unit, Mail Code 26-42, 100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa ON, K2G 6J8 

NOTE: There are no in-person immunization services at this location

If none of the above apply:

OPH only provides routine adult record for those 27 years of age or younger that attended elementary or high school in Ontario, or proof of immunizations administered at an OPH immunization clinic in the last 10 years.

As of March 13, 2026, the COVID-19 enhanced vaccine certificates are no longer available  for printing or downloading.

Starting August 31, 2026, COVID-19 vaccine records will be available again for viewing or download through the provincial Immunize Connect Ontario (ICON) online self-service site.

• To view or print your immunization record using ICON, you will need to create an account and set a PIN. To do this, you will need one of the following:
• Your Ontario Photo Health Card - your Health Card Number must be on file with Ottawa Public Health (OPH); or
• Your Ontario Immunization ID (OIID). If you do not have your OIID, complete the Ontario Immunization ID Request/Reset Form to request the OIID number.  Note: requests submitted through this form may take up to 10 business days to process.
  • You will be able to reset your PIN on ICON by selecting “Forgot Pin”. Check your spam folder for the reset email if you do not see it in your inbox. 
  • You can print a copy or access the information anytime.

Due to the presence of vaccine preventable diseases in foreign countries you should ensure your immunization status is up to date before travelling. Your regular health care provider or a specialized travel medicine clinic can help make sure you are safe to travel. It is recommended to schedule an appointment for at least six weeks before your planned departure. The Government of Canada provides information on travel vaccinations. 

Vaccines are safe for most adults and can be repeated without any increased risk of reactions. You can discuss vaccination options with a health care provider to ensure you are protected.  

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For routine vaccines as per Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule of Ontario, OPH Immunization clinics specialize exclusively in pediatric and school-age immunizations to ensure children meet daycare and school attendance requirements. Please note: routine vaccinations for adults fall outside OPH’s current scope of service. Certain exceptions may apply.

If you need a routine vaccine:

• Contact your regular healthcare provider, or visit a walk-in clinic if you do not have a regular health care provider: Find clinic services in your area.
• If you require immunizations as part of a post-secondary school requirement you can contact the school’s health services.
• If you require immunization as part of a workplace requirement speak to your occupational health department who may be able to direct you to health services.
• Routine vaccines are offered at Ottawa Public Health’s Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs for clients aged 18 and over who are newcomers without an Ontario Health Card (OHIP). Those individuals can also have their records assessed at a Hub.

To find out if you are eligible under the publicly funded schedule in Ontario for a high-risk vaccine and to receive these vaccines:

• Contact your regular healthcare provider, or visit a walk-in clinic
• If you do not have a regular health care provider: Find clinic services in your area

For information on where to get your COVID-19 vaccine visit our COVID-19 vaccine page

For information on where to get your flu vaccine visit our Flu vaccine page