⚠ Parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years are now able to book appointments for the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine. For more information, visit our COVID-19 vaccination and children web page.
⚠ If you have come in contact with someone who has symptoms or has tested positive for COVID-19 on a PCR test or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) complete this self-isolation determination tool to find out if you need to self-isolate. Looking for guidance? Visit our isolation instructions for COVID-19 web page.
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Getting your vaccine
- PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required at all Ottawa Public Health Vaccination clinics.
- Residents are encouraged to make an appointment as drop-in availability will be limited at community clinics at our community clinics and after-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
- Various other locations offer the vaccine in Ottawa such as select pharmacies, clinics for Inuit populations, mobile vaccine clinics for workplaces and the Kids Come First Health Team vaccination clinics.
- Please read our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination and do not hesitate to call us at 613-580-6744 to speak to a public health nurse who can answer your questions and support you with your COVID-19 vaccination.
Who can receive the vaccine
Who can receive their first and second dose? |
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How can individuals access the Novavax (Nuvaxovid) COVID-19 vaccine? |
You cannot book through the provincial portal. Booking will be through your local public health unit. Use this online form to register for a Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. |
Who can receive their third dose? |
Vaccination and practising public health measures like masking, avoiding gatherings, and staying home when sick, remain our strongest defense against COVID-19. OPH recommends a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those who are eligible. Patients can be directed to our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination page. Third dose eligibility
Please ensure the minimum time interval has passed between second and third doses . Three-dose primary series for individuals who are immunocompromisedSome individuals who are immunocompromised can get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine eight weeks after their second dose as part of an extended primary series. Note that in some cases the interval may be shortened as advised by your health care provider or specialist. Eligibility:
The third dose of vaccine will be given at least two months (eight weeks) after the second dose. Please note both Moderna and Comirnaty (Pfizer-BionTech) vaccines will be offered. Drop-in vaccinations are available for third doses at any community clinic in Ottawa during their hours of operation. Ottawa residents who meet these criteria must present one of the following to receive their third dose:
Residents of Long-Term Care Homes (LTCH), Retirement Homes (RH), Elder Care Lodges, and elderly living in other congregate settings will also be offered a third dose, or in some cases a fourth dose. Ottawa Public Health is working with these groups directly to offer a third dose or fourth dose to residents in those settings |
Who can receive their fourth dose? |
The Ontario Government has expanded eligibility for second booster doses to Ontarians aged 18 years and over. A second booster dose provides an extra layer of protection. Starting on Thursday, July 14 at 8:00 am, eligible individuals can book an appointment through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Appointments can also be made with local pharmacies or with your family physician if they provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Second booster doses are being offered at an interval of five months (140 days) after an individual receives their first booster dose. Individuals may choose to receive their second booster as early as 3 months (84 days) after their first booster dose. As per the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, longer intervals between doses has shown to result in better immune response and somewhat better vaccine effectiveness than shorter intervals. Ottawa Public Health recommends that high-risk individuals get their second booster dose as soon as possible:
Individuals who received their initial booster between 84 days (3 months) and 140 days (5 months) ago, must call the Provincial booking line at 1-833-943-3900, between 8 am and 8 pm, to make an appointment. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria can book their fourth dose appointment through the COVID-19 vaccination portal, by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 or check local pharmacies to find pharmacy locations that provide the booster dose. Since drop-in availability will be limited, residents are encouraged to make an appointment at community vaccine clinics. Some primary care physicians are also providing booster doses. |
Who can receive their fifth dose? |
A second booster corresponds to a fifth dose among individuals that have a recommended 3-dose primary series (e.g. moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals). Moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals 12 years and older who received a 3-dose primary series are eligible for a second booster dose. For those moderately to severely immunocompromised aged 12 to 17 years: Second booster doses are being offered if at least 6 months (168 days) have passed since their first booster dose. This interval may be associated with a lower risk of myocarditis with or without pericarditis. With informed consent this group may receive a second booster at a minimum of three months (84 days) after their first booster dose. For those moderately to severely immunocompromised aged 18 years and older: Second booster doses are being offered at an interval of five months (140 days) after an individual receives their first booster dose. Individuals may choose to receive their second booster as early as three months (84 days) after their first booster dose. As per the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, longer intervals between doses have shown to result in better immune response and somewhat better vaccine effectiveness than shorter intervals. Consult your health care provider for individual recommendations and to assess personal risks and benefits of receiving vaccination earlier. For more information please see Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Recommendations |
Book an appointment at a community clinic
You can use the online provincial booking system or call the Provincial booking system at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) to schedule an appointment at your local community clinic. The vaccination clinic locations in Ottawa were selected with accessibility being the main consideration.
Book a vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination for children is ongoing in Ottawa
Everyone aged six months or older at the time of their appointment is currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. For the latest news, visit our COVID-19 vaccination and children web page.
Vaccine locations in Ottawa
If you are looking for more information before getting the COVID-19 vaccine, our clinic staff are always happy to answer your questions. Come chat with us at any community clinic!
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Residents are encouraged to make an appointment as drop-in availability will be limited at community vaccine clinics. Please note: Masks are required at all Ottawa Public Health Vaccination clinics.
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Important: You may receive a different mRNA vaccine for your second dose depending on vaccine supply and availability. Interchanging mRNA vaccines is safe and effective and the priority is to receive two doses of a vaccine to complete the series and be fully protected. Please note:
Additional information:
When you book your appointments through the provincial booking system, you will receive a confirmation code. Please bring this code with you when you go to your appointments. If you do not have a confirmation code, your appointments were not successfully completed. Please revisit the provincial booking system or call 1-833-943-3900 to book your appointments and receive your confirmation code.
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 am to 10:00 pm, seven days a week and have the capacity to administer a total of nearly 11,000 immunizations per day. How to prepare for vaccination:
Take a tour of our COVID-19 vaccination clinic:To align with Public Health Ontario guidance, the chairs in our waiting areas are cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis throughout the day. More information can be found at Public Health Ontario.
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. |
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Six months to under five years COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
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Drop-in to one of our clinics to talk to a public health nurse or get a COVID-19 vaccine for anyone age six months and up! The priority for the after-school clinics are children aged six months to 11 years, their families and household members in the surrounding community. Those living in the surrounding area who still need a first, second or booster dose (if eligible) of COVID-19 vaccine are also welcome. Getting your vaccination will give you greater protection against serious illness and hospitalization from COVID-19. At Ottawa Public Health clinics, children aged five to 11 years of age will be offered the 10-mcg dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Per the Ministry of Health, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 10-mcg dose is preferred to start or continue the primary series among children this age over the Moderna (Spikevax) 50-mcg dose. This recommendation from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization is based on the higher number of adolescents and young adults who experienced myocarditis/pericarditis after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (100 mcg dose) versus with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (30mcg dose). The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available upon request at Ottawa Public Health clinic, with informed consent, as an alternative to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 to start or continue the series in children aged six to 11 years of age. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required at all Ottawa Public Health Vaccination clinics.
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CHEO is working with its Kids Come First Health Team partners, including Ottawa Public Health, physicians and families to help vaccinate as many children as possible. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required at all Ottawa Public Health Vaccination clinics. Individuals served:The Kids Come First Health Team will be holding vaccination clinics at CHEO for children six months to 11 years old who cannot attend a community vaccination clinic. Reasons a child may have difficulty receiving their vaccination in the community include:
The clinic will be open to eligible children and their household members. If your six months to 11 year old child meets the criteria above, we encourage you to pre-register for their COVID-19 vaccine through the Kids Come First Health Team’s upcoming vaccination clinics. Please note, that pre-registration does not mean you are booking an appointment. For additional information visit the Kids Come First Health Team vaccination clinics web page. |
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Mobile Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics |
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Mobile clinics are intended to help reduce barriers for residents who would like to receive the vaccine by working with community leaders to provide comfortable, convenient and easily accessible options for vaccination. This is just one more initiative to help ensure that anyone aged five or older in Ottawa, who wants the COVID-19 vaccine, can get vaccinated. Organizations serving vulnerable populations, congregate care settings, and/or organizations willing to support a clinic for residents experiencing barriers can reach out by:
Based on your group’s needs, Ottawa Public Health will coordinate the planning and can set up a mobile team, assist in promotion of your mobile vaccine clinic, and even help answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Services can be provided in a variety of languages. A limited number of mobile clinics are available Tuesdays through Saturdays where residents can access the vaccine with no appointment. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required at all Ottawa Public Health Vaccination clinics.
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Public health neighbourhood health and wellness hubs are vaccination locations with Public Health Nurses available to answer questions, provide COVID-19 vaccine information, and COVID-19 vaccinations. Hubs are intended for those living in the surrounding area to receive a first, second or booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including for those aged five to 11. No appointment is needed to receive a vaccine or to speak with a Public Health nurse about COVID-19 vaccines. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required at all Ottawa Public Health Vaccination clinics. *UPDATE AS OF JULY 28: COVID-19 vaccine for children six months to five years old is available at the following neighbourhood health and wellness hubs: AMA Community Centre, Bayshore Field House, Emerald Plaza Library, Rideau High School, and Jules Morin Fieldhouse For the latest information visit: COVID-19 Vaccination and Children - Ottawa Public Health
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First Nations, Inuit and Métis Clinics |
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Fourth doses (second booster) are available to First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members 18 years and older.
Third doses (booster) are available to everyone 12 years and older who meet the eligibility requirements. First and second doses are available to everyone aged five years old and older. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required at all Ottawa Public Health Vaccination clinics.
Other clinicsFirst Nation, Inuit and Métis community members who wish to receive their first or second dose of vaccine can walk-in to any community clinic. For a booster dose, you can book an appointment online at a community clinic through the provincial booking system or by phone at 1-833-943-3900; or at select pharmacies. Please use the vaccine clinic search tool to find a location near you. Proof of vaccinationPeople who were vaccinated at Akausivik received a paper receipt. Paper receipts are valid proof of vaccination, but if you travel, you may be asked for an electronic vaccine certificate. Akausivik is reaching out to all of their clients to provide updated information about COVax and assist those who want to be recorded in COVax to get a QR code. To get a COVax receipt, please contact Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team at 613-740-0999, by email generalinfo@aifht.ca or visit their website for more information How to prepare for vaccination
Changing or cancelling a vaccine appointmentIf you booked your appointment with Ottawa Public Health, Wabano, Akausivik, a pharmacy or a hospital, please contact them directly to make any changes. Ottawa Public Health can be reached at 613-691-5505. If you scheduled an appointment through the provincial online vaccine booking system, you can reschedule or cancel it online or by calling 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007). You will need your:
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Vaccine in select pharmacies |
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Find a list of participating pharmacies online and contact the pharmacy for a vaccine. Vaccination offered:
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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. |
Vaccine Appointment Rebooking |
Translate this site using Google Translate in 简体中文, Español, اللغة العربية, soomaali, and other languages. Attention residents with vaccine appointments booked after August 15 who have received the below email: This is an important message about your COVID-19 vaccination appointment at ______ clinic location on ______ date and time. Visit ottawapublichealth.ca to find the clinic closest to you. If you prefer, you can also rebook your appointment at Ontario.ca/bookvaccine or call the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900. Please note that your COVID-19 vaccination appointment at ________ clinic location on _______ date and time will be cancelled. By changing your appointment now, you will be sure to get your vaccine at a time and place that are most convenient for you. Thank you for doing your part to achieve a two-dose summer! Changing or cancelling a vaccine appointmentIf you scheduled an appointment through the provincial online vaccine booking system, you can reschedule or cancel it online. You can also call the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) You will need your:
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Registering a vaccine received outside of Canada or Ontario, or through a Federal program
If you have received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine outside of the Province of Ontario, you may provide your proof of immunization to Ottawa Public Health. Complete the COVID-19 Out of Province Dose Documentation form.
If you have received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine through a Federal program while in the province of Ontario (for example military or embassy vaccination clinic) Complete the Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Form for Federal Programs.
Visit our COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard for up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Ottawa.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a viral infection that primarily affects the lungs. Some people may have a mild illness. Others may get very sick, including older adults or those with a pre-existing health condition. Very rarely, some children can get a serious inflammatory condition. The long-term effects of COVID-19 are not fully known. Some people are at greater risk of getting COVID-19 because of their work or living conditions.
Do the COVID-19 vaccines work?
Which vaccines are approved in Ontario?
COVID-19 Vaccine | Age range | Type |
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Potential allergen ** |
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5 years and older | mRNA | 2 | 8 weeks | polyethylene glycol (PEG) | |
6 years and older | mRNA | 2 | 8 weeks |
polyethylene glycol (PEG) tromethamine (trometamol or Tris) |
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18 years and older | Protein subunit | 2 | 8 weeks |
Polysorbate-80 |
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18 to 64 years of age |
Plant-based virus-like partricle |
2 | 8 weeks | Polysorbate-80 |
Johnson & Johnson - Janssen | 18 years and older | Viral-vector | 1 | Not applicable | Polysorbate-80 |
40 years and older | Viral-vector | 2 | At least 8 weeks | Polysorbate-80 |
* Many COVID-19 vaccines require two doses. The time between doses varies depending on the vaccine you receive and can also depend on provincial and NACI guidance.
** See specific vaccine details for additional non-medicinal ingredients
Have a question?
Read our frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination.
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