COVID-19 Vaccine

Second dose information

⚠ Ontario Accelerates Second Doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

⚠ Ontario Expanding Accelerated Second Dose Booking to More Ontarians Ahead of Schedule

Latest information regarding booking second doses for people who have yet to schedule a second dose appointment and have received their first dose:

Residents age 80 and above (born in 1941 or earlier) who do not have a second dose appointment booked will be contacted directly by Ottawa Public Health starting June 3 and continuing throughout the month of June. This will guarantee access to appointments within the standard second dose interval of 16 weeks. Adults age 80 and older may also book their second dose vaccine appointments through the provincial booking system. This applies to both those who booked their first doses through the provincial system and those who booked their first doses through Ottawa Public Health. Visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine to access the provincial booking system or call the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900 between 8 am and 8 pm. For more information on second dose appointments please go to Ottawa.ca/news.

Beginning June 4, 2021, individuals who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine 12 weeks ago and who would like their second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, can contact the pharmacy or primary care provider where they received their first dose to book an appointment.

As of 8:00 am on Monday, June 7, 2021, individuals turning ages 70 and over in 2021, as well as individuals who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine on or before April 18, 2021, will be eligible to schedule an appointment to receive their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at a mass immunization clinic through the provincial booking system and call centre.

Effective June 4, 2021 and in alignment with NACI’s recommendation, individuals who have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can choose to either receive a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, or an mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) vaccine for their second dose. Both second-dose options available to individuals who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine are safe and provide strong protection against COVID-19 and will count as a completed series. These second dose options will be provided at the recommended 12-week interval.

In addition, beginning the week of June 7, 2021, individuals who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and who choose to receive an mRNA vaccine for their second dose can register for a “second dose only” at a 12-week interval through the provincial booking system.

We encourage residents to sign up for the e-newsletter to ensure they receive updates, or if they are not online to please ask a family member, neighbour or friend to sign up and let them know when second dose appointments can be booked.

Groups eligible for a shortened interval between doses:

Please note that all vaccines are given by appointment only. The Province of Ontario has announced that that highest-risk health care workers, First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members and individuals with the following conditions are eligible to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier than the extended four-month interval.

• Malignant hematologic disorders and non hematologic solid tumours receiving active treatment (letter from Champlain Regional Cancer Centre required)
• Organ transplant recipients
• Dialysis patients
• Individuals who are taking an anti-CD20 agent (e.g., rituximab, ocrelizumab, ofatumumab) 

Please refer to the Ministry of Health’s Vaccine Clinical Advisory Group (VCAG) Recommendations on Exceptions to Extended Dose Intervals for COVID-19 vaccines document. 

Waitlist for high-risk health care workers:

The following high-risk health care workers can complete this form weekly to sign up to receive end of day doses that are available at community clinics:

• All patient-facing health care workers involved in the COVID-19 response
• Medical first responders
• Community health care workers serving specialized populations 
• Individuals working in Community Health Centers serving disproportionally affected communities and/or communities experiencing highest burden of health, social and economic impacts from COVID-19
• Home and community care health care workers, including nurses and personal support workers caring for recipients of chronic homecare and seniors in congregate living facilities or providing hands-on care to COVID-19 patients in the community
• Long-term care home and retirement-home health care workers, including nurses and personal support workers and essential caregivers

Vaccine appointment scheduled via pharmacies or primary care:

If you have received your first dose through a pharmacy or primary care provider and do not have an appointment for your second dose, you must contact them directly. Read our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccine appointment scheduled via provincial booking system:

Individuals who use the provincial booking system to schedule their first dose are asked to book their second dose at the same time.

Read our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination.

Pop-up clinics

Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics will accept residents from any of Ottawa’s priority neighbourhoods for first and second dose vaccination.

Expanding eligibility will raise vaccination rates in priority neighbourhoods and assist in removing some of the greatest barriers to accessing the vaccine. Residents from outside priority neighbourhoods will be directed to available appointments in the provincial vaccine booking system or at a participating pharmacy. 

Appointments:

These clinics are operated as a drop-in format. Appointment cards will be distributed on site on the day of the clinic, on a first come, first served basis.

Individuals served:

• First doses are available for any priority neighbourhood resident aged 12+ at the time of vaccination.
• Second doses will be available for any priority neighbourhood resident of any age who received their first dose on or before April 18, 2021. For residents aged 70+, they can receive a second dose 28 days after receiving an mRNA vaccine, and 56 days after receiving Astra-Zeneca vaccine.

Please enter your home address in the tool below and click search to determine if you are in an eligible neighbourhood.

Rural clinics:

Starting June 15, if you received your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at a rural clinic and have not yet booked your second dose, you will receive a phone call from the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health to book an appointment for your second dose at another rural pop-up clinic taking place between June 20 and 25. 

Appointments are required at these clinics; no walk ups will be accepted.

Individuals who received first doses at a rural clinic but have already made arrangements for a second dose on their own will not be contacted.

Rural clinics will take place at the following locations:

• R.J. Kennedy Memorial Arena
• West Carleton High School
• South Carleton High School
• Osgoode Township High School

Vaccination offered: 

• Pfizer-BioNtech (age 12 or older) and/or Moderna (age 18 or older)

Please note:

• You must be 12 or older on the day of your appointment to get the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine
• You must be 18 or older on the day of your appointment to get the Moderna vaccine

Upcoming locations:

Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13 – 9 am to 7 pm 

• Canada Museum of Science and Technology,1867 St. Laurent Blvd. 

Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13 – 9 am to 7 pm 

• Hillcrest High School,1900 Dauphin Rd.  

Monday, June 14 to Tuesday, June 15 – 11 am to 9 pm 

• AMA Centre, 1216 Hunt Club Rd 

Wednesday, June 16 to Friday, June 18 – 11 am to 9 pm 

• St. Joseph’s Adult High School, 330 Lajoie St. 

Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 – 9 am to 7 pm 

• Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave. 

List of eligible priority neighbourhoods:

• West Centretown
• Emerald Woods - Sawmill Creek
• Greenboro East
• Hunt Club Park
• Hawthorne Meadows - Sheffield Glen
• Ledbury - Heron Gate - Ridgemont
• Riverview
• Parkwood Hills - Stewart Farm
• Lowertown East-ByWard Market
• Sandy Hill
• Vanier North
• Vanier South
• Manor Park
• Overbrook - McArthur
• Carson Grove - Carson Meadows
• Carleton Heights - Rideauview
• Carlington
• Hunt Club East - Western Community
• Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North
• Bayshore - Belltown
• Britannia Village

Thanks to the Ottawa Health Team, Kids Come First Health Team and other local partners in the community for their support.

How to prepare for vaccination:

• What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine appointment (Ministry of Health)
• After your COVID-19 vaccine (Ministry of Health)
• Read our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination

• If you require additional disability-related accommodations, please fill out this COVID-19 Vaccine accessibility assessment form at least 48 hours in advance of your appointment. With less than 48 hours, Ottawa Public Health will strive to meet all accommodation needs, however, may not be able meet all requirements. Should you need assistance in completing the accommodation request form, please contact Ottawa Public Health at 613-691-5505.

Community clinics

How to book appointment:

• Book appointment or call 1-833-943-3900
  • If you do not have a valid health card but are eligible for a vaccine, please call Ottawa Public Health at 613-691-5505 to book an appointment.
• Learn more about second dose appointments and who qualifies for a shorter interval.

Individuals served:

• People 12 years of age and older
  • You must be 12 years old or older on the day of your appointment to book online. If you are currently 11 years old but are turning 12 years old soon and would be that age on the day of your vaccination then call 1-833-943-3900 to book an appointment.

Vaccine offered: 

Addresses:

Eva James Memorial Centre

65 Stonehaven Drive

Horticulture Building (Opening soon)

1525 Princess Patricia Way

Nepean Sportsplex

1701 Woodroffe Avenue

Ottawa City Hall

110 Laurier Avenue West

Queensway Carleton Hospital

3045 Baseline Rd

Ruddy Family YMCA-YWCA

265 Centrum Blvd 

St-Laurent Complex

525 Côté Street

The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus

1053 Carling Ave

Additional information:

Timelines for opening all community clinics will depend on vaccine supply and the remaining community clinics will be opened as supply increases. Once fully operational, these community clinics will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week and have the capacity to administer a total of nearly 11,000 immunizations per day.

How to prepare for vaccination:

• What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine appointment (Ministry of Health)
• After your COVID-19 vaccine (Ministry of Health)
• Read our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination

• If you require additional disability-related accommodations, please fill out this COVID-19 Vaccine accessibility assessment form at least 48 hours in advance of your appointment. With less than 48 hours, Ottawa Public Health will strive to meet all accommodation needs, however, may not be able meet all requirements. Should you need assistance in completing the accommodation request form, please contact Ottawa Public Health at 613-691-5505.

How to cancel your appointment:

If your vaccine appointment was booked through the Province, you may cancel your appointment by following the steps outlined in the confirmation email you received at the time you made your appointment or use this link. Otherwise, you may do-so by calling 1-833-943-3900.

Bruyère vaccination clinic

The Bruyère vaccine clinic, in collaboration with Ottawa Public Health, has appointments available for residents of priority neighbourhoods and priority groups.

Appointments and individuals served: 

• First and second dose appointments are available for those eligible.
• People 12 years of age and older who live in an eligible neighbourhood.  Please visit Bruyere.org to verify eligibility and book your appointment. 

Vaccination offered: 

• Pfizer-BioNtech (age 12 or older)

First Nations, Inuit and Métis clinics

Individuals served:

• First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members who are aged 12 and older are currently eligible for vaccination.

You will be asked to provide proof of Indigenous identity/status. Examples include:

• Status Card
• Inuit Beneficiary Card
• Métis Card
• 60s Scoop Acceptance Letter

Vaccination offered: 

Addresses:

Rideau High School 

815 St. Laurent Boulevard

How to book a first dose appointment for First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members:

If you are age 12 or older and are First Nation, Inuit or Métis, or if you live with someone who is Indigenous AND if you have not yet had your first dose, you may call 613-691-5505 to book your first and second dose appointment at Rideau High School at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard.

Call 613-691-5505 to book an appointment

The phoneline will be open:

Monday to Friday             7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday to Sunday         8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Booking first and second doses for Inuit:

Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team continues to provide vaccinations to Inuit community members at their clinic at 24 Selkirk Street. They are now offering first and second doses. Call 613-740-0999 to book your first or second dose.

Call 613-740-0999 to book an appointment

First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth 12-15

First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth 12-15 years old are eligible to receive their second dose of vaccine at a shortened interval of 28 days. To book a second dose, please call the OPH Booking Line at 613-691-5505.

Additional information: 

How do I rebook my second dose appointment?

The Province of Ontario announced that all First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members may get their second vaccine dose of COVID-19 vaccine sooner than 16 weeks. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) phoneline staff will call you to rebook your second dose appointment. They will start calling people on May 14, starting with those who got their first dose early on and will gradually work their way forward to those who got their first dose more recently. We are committed to reaching community members with second doses of the COVID vaccine as quickly and safely as possible. You may receive a text message or automated phone message from Ottawa Public Health with instructions or with details of your new appointment. NOTE: If you received your first vaccine dose prior to March 10, you may not be on the list for a phone call. If you received your first dose on or before March 10 and have not been called to book your second dose, please call the OPH phone line 613-691-5505.

Ottawa Public Health is partnering with Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health to provide a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members.

Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team is providing vaccinations for Inuit.

How to prepare for vaccination:

• What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine appointment (Ministry of Health)
• After your COVID-19 vaccine (Ministry of Health)
• Read our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination
• If you require additional disability-related accommodations, please fill out this COVID-19 Vaccine accessibility assessment form at least 48 hours in advance of your appointment. With less than 48 hours, Ottawa Public Health will strive to meet all accommodation needs, however, may not be able meet all requirements. Should you need assistance in completing the accommodation request form, please contact Ottawa Public Health at 613-691-5505.

How to cancel your appointment:

People who booked COVID-19 vaccine appointments with Ottawa Public Health by phone and who now wish to cancel can do so by calling 613-691-5505.

If vaccine appointments were booked through the Province, and if they have not yet received their first dose they may cancel their appointment by following the steps outlined in the confirmation email they received at the time they made their appointment. Otherwise, they may do-so by calling 1-833-943-3900. If appointments were booked through pharmacies or other health care providers, residents would need to cancel their appointment through them.

Vaccine in select pharmacies 

Looking for a second dose?

• Learn more about second dose appointments and who qualifies for a shorter interval.

Individuals served:

• People 12 years of age or older

Find a list of participating pharmacies online and contact the pharmacy for a vaccine.

Vaccination offered: 

• You must be 12 or older on the day of your appointment to get the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine
• You must be 18 or older on the day of your appointment to get the Moderna vaccine

Addresses:

Various locations

How to prepare for vaccination:

• What you need to know about your COVID-19 vaccine appointment (Ministry of Health) 
• After your COVID-19 vaccine (Ministry of Health)
• Read our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination

Additional information:

The Province of Ontario has announced that pharmacies in Ottawa will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Ottawa. Please see the Province of Ontario website for more information.

These vaccinations are separate from Ottawa Public Health and the City of Ottawa’s vaccination roll-out. Please call the participating pharmacies directly to book or call the Province of Ontario Vaccination Information Line at 1-888-999-6488 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) for more information.