COVID Vaccine Eligibility and Where to Get it, as of April 7, 2021
Some big changes with eligibility, though it is unclear when all these changes will occur. Here’s what seems to be happening (all hospital links are below this).
Thorncliffe Park residents age 40+ (born 1981 or earlier), with proof of residence, are eligible for vaccination: No appointment is necessary. Dates of these clinics:
Friday, April 9: 12:30-5pm @ 4 Thorncliffe Park Dr
Saturday, April 10: 9:30-5pm @ 2 Thorncliffe Park Dr, Unit 5-15
Age 50+ in high-risk neighbourhoods (ID'd by postal codes-see here or footnote1) will be able to book online through the provincial portal on Friday, April 7, for vaccine appointments: Provincial Portal
Vaccine eligibility is being expanded to age 18+ living in at-risk neighbourhoods, in Toronto & Peel. These will likely not be booked through the provincial portal; there will be community outreach/mobile units. Teachers teaching at schools in these areas will also be included. Hot spot postal codes are in the footnotes.
Teachers of special education classes are eligible for vaccination, though it’s unclear when/how this will rollout.
CAMH has added individuals with specific health conditions (diagnosis of mental illness; diagnosis of substance use disorder; dementia). NO geographic restrictions. Booking link: CAMH
Scarborough Health Network is still the only place I can see that is vaccinating individuals in the ‘at risk’ category2. Important to note that this includes pregnancy and diabetes & mental illness. You must be a Scarborough resident or see a physician in Scarborough to qualify. Also added: those age 50+ at postal codes, M1B, M1G, M1J, M1K, M1P, M1T and M1V. Booking: Scarborough Health Network
In case you are still on the fence about getting a vaccine, a great video to check out is:
Vaccine clinics in the Toronto Area
Michael Garron Hospital
adults 50+ living in priority neighborhoods (postal codes: M4H, M1L, M3C, M4A, M1K, M1M, M1J)
individuals with highest risk3 and high risk4 chronic conditions, along with their caregivers
those 60 years and older (born in 1961 or earlier)
For more details and to book an appointment: MGH/TEHN Vaccine Clinics
The City of Toronto is booking residents aged 60+ or born in 1961 or earlier. Starting Friday, April 9 age 50+ in high-risk neighbourhoods (ID'd by postal codes-see here) will be able to book online.
UHN is pre-registrating patients with certain conditions (a long list that includes those with asthma and hypertension). Note that you must live in the UHN catchment area to qualify or receive care at SickKids, Sinai, Toronto Grace, UHN or Women’s College. It seems to me that children are eligible, if they have one of the listed conditions. Also eligible: Age 50+ with postal code starting with M5V, M6E, M6H
Details here: UHN Vaccine Clinics
North York Hospital
Adults with highest risk & high risk chronic conditions (see below) as well as one essential caregiver/spouse who supports them with personal care and/or activities of daily living.
People who are 60 years of age or older (born in 1961 or earlier)
People who are 50 years of age and older (born in 1971 or earlier) and who live in one of the following postal codes starting with: M2J, M2M, M2R, M3A, M3C, M3H, M4A
Details here: NYGH Vaccine Clinic
Scarborough Health Network
Individuals from Scarborough who are or will be 60 years of age and older this year (born in 1961 or earlier)
Those 50 years of age and older this year (born in 1971 or earlier) who live in postal codes: Malvern (M1B); Woburn (M1G); Eglinton East (M1J); Kennedy Park (M1K); Ionview, Dorset Park (M1P); Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan (M1T); and Milliken (M1V)
Those 50+ with highest risk, high risk and at risk conditions. The at risk category is quite big and includes those with asthma/respiratory disease, hypertension, heart disease, etc (see below). Note that their website says you must be a Scarborough resident or see a physician in Scarborough to qualify.
Details here: Scarborough Health Network
Unity Health (St. Michael’s Hospital and St Joe’s Hospital)
Those 60 years of age and older (born in 1961 or before) AND live in Toronto
Those 50 and older who live in the following postal codes
M4X, M5A, M5B, M6K, M6N, M8V, M9A, M9B, M9C, M9R, M9V, M9W
Note that new appointments are added at 7 PM on Thursdays. Booking link is here: Unity Health
Humber River Hospital is vaccinating people 50 years of age and older (born in 1971 or earlier; NO chronic conditions required) if they reside within the following catchment area:
South of Steeles Ave &
North of Eglinton Ave &
East of Humber River/ Islington Ave &
West of Bathurst St
Booking link: Humber Hospital Vaccine Clinic
Trillium Health is vaccinating Peel residents 60 years and older (must be living within Trillium Health Partners catchment area, including Mississauga and Etobicoke). Details here: Trillium Health
Halton region (including Burlington, Halton Hills (Georgetown, Acton), Milton & Oakville) — booking residents 60 years of age and older. Details here: Halton Region
William Osler Hospital — booking 60 years of age and older. Unfortunately you need to register for a MyOsler account before you can book. Details here: William Osler
Sunnybrook Hospital — booking 60 years of age and older but also accepting highest risk and high risk individuals (see below). Booking link: Sunnybrook
CAMH
booking residents 60 years of age and older — no geographic restrictions
booking adults age 50+ with postal codes: M5V, M6E, M6H, M6K, M6N, M8V
Individuals with specific health conditions (diagnosis of mental illness; diagnosis of substance use disorder; dementia) — no geographic restrictions
Booking link: CAMH
Baycrest Hospital
Note that you must live in Toronto to qualify at this site.
People who are 60+ years of age and older (born in 1961 or before)
People who are 50+ years of age and older (born in 1971 or before) with a postal code beginning with: M2J, M2M, M2R, M3A, M3C, M3H, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4A, M4X, M5A, M5B, M5N, M6A, M6B, M6L, M6M, M9L, M9M, M9N, or M9P
Individuals with highest risk and high risk health conditions (see below)
Booking link: Baycrest/North Toronto
York Region
ages 60 and up
ages of 45 and 59 (born between 1976 to 1962) in postal codes:
L4L, L6A, L4K, L4J or L3S
Booking link: York Region
At-risk: immune deficiencies, autoimmune disorders, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, liver disease, all cancers, spleen problems, respiratory disease, heart disease, hypertension mental illness disorder, substance use disorder, thalassemia, pregnancy, immunocompromising health conditions, or any other disability requiring community support
Highest risk: Organ transplant recipients, hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients, people with neurological diseases in which respiratory function may be compromised (for example, motor neuron disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis), haematological malignancy diagnosed within the last year, kidney disease with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) under 30
High risk: Obesity (BMI over 40), other treatments causing immunosuppression (for example, chemotherapy, immunity-weakening medications), intellectual or developmental disabilities (for example, Down Syndrome)
This has been a great resource. Thanks for putting it out there.
Always so helpful, thank you.